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(Parachute Jumper) Nick Piantanida, an American amateur parachute jumper, set a record on February 2, 1966, by reaching an altitude of 123,500 feet with his Strato Jump II balloon. This achievement marked him as the first person to pilot a manned balloon at such a height. Piantanida's record remained unmatched until Felix Baumgartner surpassed it in 2012. His legacy is defined by his boldness and relentless pursuit of advancing human flight, serving as an inspiration for aspiring adventurers and thrill-seekers.
