Fossett has 'clear shot' to Australia, flight director says

Monday, July 1, 2002

ST. LOUIS -- On the final leg of his around-the-globe balloon quest, American adventurer Steve Fossett cruised Sunday over the Indian Ocean after apparently breaking his own record for distance traveled by a solo balloonist.

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