Can you give an example of a world record that was broken recently not including Olympics?
Recently, the world record for the highest altitude skydive was broken by Alan Eustace, a former test pilot. On October 24, 2014, Eustace ascended to an altitude of 135,890 feet (41,419 meters) in a pressurized capsule carried by a high-altitude balloon. He then exited the capsule and free-fell for almost 5 minutes before deploying his parachute. Eustace's record-breaking jump lasted 13 minutes and 49 seconds, and he reached a top speed of 822 mph (1,323 km/h).
5 Related Questions with Brief Answers
- Who broke the world record for the highest altitude skydive? Alan Eustace
- On what date did Eustace break the record? October 24, 2014
- What was the altitude reached by Eustace? 135,890 feet (41,419 meters)
- How long did Eustace's free-fall last? Almost 5 minutes
- What was Eustace's top speed during the jump? 822 mph (1,323 km/h)
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