Photos and Video: French Skydiver Michael Fournier To Attempt Record Freefall From 130,000 Feet

Parachutist Michael Fournier(Click for Photo) plans to ride a balloon to 130,000 feet, open the door to his pressurized capsule and leap into the record books by being the first man ever to break the sound barrier with his body alone. The current record, held by Joseph Kittinger (Left), is 102,800 feet and 614 miles per hour. | via NY Times and Le Grandsaut |










Here's an interview with Michael Fournier: (IN FRENCH)