Fastest 10 m in a full body balloon

The fastest 10m in a full body balloon is 30.89 seconds and was achieved by Sam Thompson (UK) for the Staying Relevant podcast, in London, UK, on 16 July 2025.

The attempt featured on the Staying Relevant podcast, which Sam co-hosts with Pete Wicks, and further highlights his mission to achieve seven records (which he has dubbed as his 'magnificent seven'). With another title to his name, he continues to make record-breaking fun, accessible, and engaging for new audiences. Despite its comedic appearance, the challenge required coordination, teamwork, and preparation, with expert guidance from fellow record-holder Mariam Olayiwola (Maz). Maz coached him on good body balloon technique, particularly as the attempt rules require that only once the timer starts can he climb inside the balloon before traveling the 10 metre distance, which requires a bit of strategy. The successful attempt marked another milestone for Sam Thompson, bringing him closer to completing his ambitious seven-record goal. Pete was so impressed with Sam's performance, he climbed inside a balloon voluntarily.