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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JUNE 29, 2002, 4:00 p.m. CDT (JUNE 29, 2002, 21:00
UTC) - - Steve Fossett and the Bud Light Spirit of Freedom balloon are
13,790 miles (22,192 kilometers) into their attempt to circumnavigate the
world. Fossett's record for distance traveled in a solo balloon flight is
14,235.33 miles (22,910 km), set in his around the world solo attempt from
Argentina to the Coral Sea in 1998. At his current speed, he should surpass
the record within the next 12 hours.

Bud Light Spirit of Freedom is currently at 38 degrees south and 22 degrees
east, a position that places the balloon about 270 miles southwest of Port
Elizabeth, South Africa. Heading 22 degrees at 11,000 feet (3,352 meters)
and 44.1 miles per hour (71 km per hour), the balloon has flown 13,790
miles (22,192 km).