Bristol balloonist Jo Bailey to attempt world record after life-saving surgery
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Bristol balloonist Jo Bailey to attempt world record after life-saving surgery

14 Jul 2026 · Originally published 14 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Ballooning icon's record attempt after surviving life-threatening surgeries
Sixty-five-year-old Jo Bailey is attempting to set a world record for the most tethered hopper balloon ascents in one hour at this year's Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Having survived life-threatening surgery last year, she is using the challenge to raise awareness of life with a stoma and to support the charities that assisted her recovery.
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