Atlanta Falcons mascot Freddie Falcon is a world record holder

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 .

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

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The official record height is 143 feet, 5.25 inches.

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

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