A French hot-air balloonist, Remi Ouvrard set a new world record for reaching the highest altitude in a hot-air balloon on November 10.
Ouvrard reached new heights during the Telethon charity fundraising event, an organisation that raises money to support people living with neuromuscular diseases.
Ouvrard reached an altitude of 4,016 metres over the city of Chatellerault, breaking the previous world record that he also held, of 1,217 metres, according to France24.
To celebrate the victory, the enthusiastic balloonist climbed on top of the hot-air balloon for some incredible footage, dressed in an astronaut suit. The balloon was piloted by his father.
Take a look at some videos of the event below.
Petite dédicace à toute l’équipe de @BRUNOFUNRADIO ! Barre des 3637 m franchie, debout sur le Ballon du Téléthon 😁 Bah Karina, t’étais où ?! 🤪 #worldrecord #montgolfière @Telethon_France pic.twitter.com/ZjKxWV5mv9
— Rémi Ouvrard (@ouvrard_remi) November 10, 2021
VIDEO: Frenchman breaks world record for standing on top of hot-air balloon at altitude.
Remi Ouvrard stands on top of a hot-air balloon for France’s Telethon fundraising event at a peak altitude of 4,016 metres (13,175 feet) over Chatellerault, western France pic.twitter.com/OlhOIfc7mQ
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) November 11, 2021
Picture: Remi Ouvrard
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