Bunky Wibmer impresses with an extreme stunt: 107 km/h on the Streif!

Bunky Wibmer impresses with an extreme stunt: 107 km/h on the Streif!

Austria has a new YouTube star: Fabio Wibmer made history with his breathtaking stunt on the Streif in Kitzbühel! With a speed of 107 km/h and an incredible jump of 36 meters, the Tyrolean not only attracted millions of subscribers, but also created the most viewed video of 2024. "When you're on the Streif for the first time, you're a bit embarrassed. Nevertheless, I wanted to take on the challenge," explained Wibmer in a press conference with the YouTube team in Vienna. This spectacular event was carefully prepared over a year and involved rides on specially prepared tires equipped with eight millimeter long spikes to overcome the Streif's demanding conditions, as described by vienna.at reported.

Top creators and diversity in content

The 2024 annual review reveals not only Wibmer's dominance, but also Cristiano Ronaldo's remarkable rise on the platform. The world-famous soccer star has gained over 70 million subscribers in just a few months after launching his own channel on August 21st. “This shows that success on YouTube is possible faster than ever before,” explains Andreas Briese, head of YouTube Austria. Ronaldo and MrBeast lead the list of top creators, making it clear that the platform offers a significant stage for both local and international stars courier.at.

The top videos of the year reflect the diverse interests of Austrian YouTube users, ranging from football highlights to renovation tutorials to contemporary satire. Particular attention is paid to the numerous Austrian creators who have established themselves and whose content plays a high role in the list. The trend shows that local content is not only popular, but also represents an expression of a creative community that is becoming more and more recognized in the global YouTube landscape.