Michel Fournier Makes Skydiving History

I suppose that’s the headline you skydivers were looking for.

The flamboyant French skydiver, Michel Fournier climbed to 40k for a spectacular attempt at skydiving glory… we have the latest news round-up.

The Latest Michel Fournier Skydiving News

Record-breaking jump attempt scrapped, again

French adventurer Michel Fournier’s second attempt at a historic leap ended this morning after his balloon slipped free.

Runaway $500000 Balloon Aborts Second Attempt Of French Skydiver …

French skydiver Michel Fournier failed on his second attempt to set a new free-fall record after his $500000 balloon left without him on Tuesday. Fournier’s initial plan was to be inside a small capsule attached to the balloon and then …

Skydiver To Free-Fall Faster Than The Speed Of Sound

The chance for 64-year-old retired French army officer and skydiving enthusiast Michel Fournier to fulfill his dream is finally here, as he prepared for the leap of his life. This weekend he began preparing for a journey that will take …

French Skydiver Prepares for Record Jump from 40km Up

His latest skydiving attempt, several years in the works, comes after two unsuccessful jumps in 2002 and 2003 and speaks to his determination. His balloon tore the last time, but he bought a new one for this trial. …

Wannabe Supersonic Skydiver Foiled by Weather: Tomorrow Looks Good …

Those of you who’ve hunted for news of crazy Frenchman Michel Fournier and his attempt on the skydiving height record (and the sound barrier) will be pleased to know that the jump is still on: just…

Skydiving from 25 miles up … FTW.

A retired French army colonel, named Michel Fournier, is soon to make mankind’s biggest jump with a 25 mile (131233 feet) free fall from the edge of space, that will take him through the sound barrier before he opens his parachute 9000 …