Fastest speed by balloon, manned (non-FAI)

According to Official Guinness Records,

The greatest speed ever reached in a manned balloon is 322.25 km/h (200.23 mph), achieved by Steve Fossett (USA) in Bud Light Spirit of Freedom on 1 July 2002, during his successful solo circumnavigation of the world.

For a complete list of 2002 records, please visit 2002 Guinness Records in Australia.

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