Brighton Balloon Artist Sets Guiness World Record Brighton Balloon Artist Sets Guiness World Record

7/15/13 - A Brighton balloon sculptor managed to break four world records in one day. Balloon Artist Tim Thurmond surpassed the Guinness World Record for the most balloons blown up and twisted into sculptures in a 24-hour period. He also broke the 3-hour, 6-hour, and 10-hour world records that have stood since the 1990s. The marathon began Friday in conjunction with the Taste of Brighton festival and the final total was 8,298 balloons, with official observers monitoring progress the entire 24 hours. (JM)