The highest building in the Balkans is 142 metres tall and is situated in Sarajevo. It became similar to numerous other prominent European constructions right after its topping-out ceremony: serving as a jumping ramp for Cedric Dumont.

The Avaz Twist Tower in Sarajevo is to house one of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s biggest dailies in the future. An image can sometimes garner more attention than a thousand words, a fact that was illustrated for journalists as early as its topping out ceremony. In front of the camera lenses of the amazed reporters, BASE jumper Cedric Dumont swapped the view from the 142-metre tower with the intoxicating kick of a two-second free-fall.

Two months planning, two-second free-fall

Dumont had been planning his BASE jump that lasted a total of 20 seconds – including the parachute landing – from the highest building in the Balkans for some time. Two months ago the Belgian traveled to Sarajevo for a location check and was thrilled with the conditions. His airy adventure was celebrated by the record-holder, who managed Europe’s lowest BASE jump on fixed ground, in an unusually relaxed atmosphere. Before the event Dumont held a press conference; journalists and VIPs were allowed to accompany him right up to one second before the jump.
Predrag Vuckovic
Cedric Dumont