Russian balloonist ‘lands new round the world record’
Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov has landed safely in the Australian Outback after claiming a new world record for flying solo around the world nonstop in 11 days.
Flight coordinator John Wallington said Mr Konyukhov landed 100 miles (160km) east of the town of Northam, where he started his journey on July 12 and about three hours after he flew over it on his return.
