Russian Adventurer Takes Off on Solo Round-the-World Hot-Air Balloon Quest

01 Konyukhov prepares for lift-off

Fedor Konyukhov prepares for lift-off from Northam, Australia on Tuesday. The 65-year-old Russian adventurer aims to circumnavigate the globe, beating the previous record of 13 days set by American Steve Fossett in 2002.
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