Key Takeaways
- Antony Newton, an athlete, passed away during a BASE jump in Switzerland.
- He was known for his adventurous spirit and trailblazing contributions to extreme sports.
- He set several slackline world records, including longline (252 m), waterline (675 m), and longest blindfolded highline (342 m).
Antony Newton, a French highliner, base jumper, paraglider, and instructor, tragically passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 35 in an accident during a BASE jump in Switzerland, where he also lived.
His sudden passing has left a wave of sadness and mourning within the Aix-en-Provence community and among his loved ones.
Antony was a true adventurer, a trailblazer in extreme sports, and an inspiration to many across the globe.
He lived his life on the razor wire, dancing with gravity and flirting with emptiness.
His passion for pushing limits and embracing the unknown made him a symbol of courage and determination.
Following his passing, the International Slackline Association (ISA) shared the sad news on their Facebook page:
Antony played a crucial role as an athlete’s representative during the early days of the International Slackline Association (ISA), helping shape the future of the sport and advocating for fellow athletes.
In a heartfelt tribute, one of his friends wrote:
I’m always afraid of logging on to fb and seeing a friend in the base world gone, and this was the devastating news I never hope to see. RIP Antony Newton you were one talented muthafucka.
Via Facebook
Another shared:
I’m glad that I was lucky enough to have met you buddy. You will always be a legend! You’ll always have my admiration. Fly free Antony Newton
Via Facebook
A third friend posted:
We will miss you 🕊️ Fly wherever you want Antony Newton You will have made us dream with your base jump, your highliner, your passion sport you were talking about a few years ago at What A Trip Festival Montpellier Good luck to his family and relatives, we think of you well
Via Facebook
His impact on everyone he met will never be forgotten, and his legacy will continue to inspire for years to come.
As a physiotherapist, he balanced his time between helping others and searching for deeper meaning in life.
His creative, funny, and awe-inspiring stunts made him an inspiration to people worldwide.
Throughout the years, Antony has broken several slackline world records across multiple disciplines. These include the longline (252 m), the waterline (675 m), and the longest blindfolded highline (342 m).
His professional journey included training as a physiotherapist at Physiotherapy Practice in Aix-en-Provence, France (2015), and at Physiotherapy Practice in Maisons-Alfort, France (2014-2015).
He had also worked at Mangofil Martinique in 2014.
Antony’s passion for extreme sports and his dedication to his profession made him an unforgettable figure to many, and his influence will live on.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Antony was born in 1989 and hailed from Spicheren, Lorraine, France.
- He studied physiology at the Bernd-Blindow-Schule School of Physiotherapy.
