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Atlanta Falcons mascot Freddie Falcon is a world record holder

New Orleans Saints v Atlanta Falcons ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 26: Atlanta Falcons mascot Freddie Falcon flys through the air during the national anthem before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA — Freddie Falcon, the Atlanta Falcons mascot, is living up to his name and soaring right into a world record.

The high-flying mascot is the current Guinness World Record holder for the highest indoor rope swing drop.

The Falcons posted a video on their social media accounts showing Freddie swinging 143 feet from the top of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The official record height is 143 feet, 5.25 inches.

The record was officially set during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.