Red Bull Athlete Recreates AC Stunt for Jump World Record

Leap of Faith: Red Bull Athlete Soars to New World Record in Haystack Stunt

When you combine adrenaline with ambition, the results can be breathtaking. Professional freerunner and Red Bull athlete Lilou Ruel recently redefined what it means to take a risk by setting a new world record for the highest haystack jump, performing an incredible recreation of the iconic “Leap of Faith” from Assassin’s Creed.

Ruel launched herself a feet-tingling 18.2 meters into a massive stack of hay. This monumental feat set a new benchmark for the sport, demonstrating both physical prowess and nerve that leaves spectators breathless. As she reached her apex, soaring nearly as high as a six-story building, the moment was captured in a viral video that showed the sheer thrill of the stunt.

Despite the heart-stopping altitude, Ruel landed safely in the hay, celebrating a successful completion of the stunt. “Thank you, Red Bull, for giving me wings for a few seconds,” she joked on social media, already eyeing the next challenge and asking if they should try to go even higher.

This isn’t an isolated event; breaking the record for the highest Leap of Faith is becoming a celebrated feat in the world of extreme sports. Earlier this year, Dominic Tommasso achieved an impressive 18.1 meters into a haystack while embodying Edward Kenway from Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.

The success of the video game itself has been equally explosive. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced enjoyed a stellar launch, quickly selling two million copies in just 24 hours. The title then surpassed three million copies sold and successfully raked in $1 million from its day-one DLC on Steam alone, achieving the series’ biggest player streak on the PC gaming platform in Assassin’s Creed history.

However, this digital triumph came with a corporate side story. Despite the massive success, Ubisoft faced controversy when announcing plans to lay off 380 staff members in June. This included employees from the Barcelona office who contributed to the game’s diving sections and are now campaigning for fair severance pay, arguing that the compensation provided was “below any reasonable standard.”