{"id":66299,"date":"2023-10-06T20:14:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armenia23.ru\/?p=66299"},"modified":"2023-10-06T20:14:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:14:32","slug":"a-woman-who-is-104-years-old-breaks-the-record-for-the-oldest-person-to-ever-skydive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armenia23.ru\/?p=66299","title":{"rendered":"A woman who is 104 years old breaks the record for the oldest person to ever skydive."},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the worst things I can imagine is the idea of jumping out of a plane with nothing but a parachute to save me.<\/p>\n

But for this centenarian, who broke the record for the oldest individual to participate in a skydiving excursion, it’s a piece of cake.<\/p>\n

Most people find it difficult to face their concerns, especially when they relate to an intense sport. <\/p>\n

Dorothy Hoffner, a remarkable 104-year-old woman, did this incredible achievement without a hitch, though.<\/p>\n

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Dorothy, a native of northern Illinois, set off on a quest that would make history remember her. She was headed for the skies, <\/p>\n

where the daring centenarian planned to shatter all previous records. In order to do this, she had to board a plane that would soar to a terrifying 13,500 feet in the air.<\/p>\n

When Dorothy got the signal that it was time to jump, the crucial moment arrived. She bravely leaped from the plane while being <\/p>\n

safely strapped to her dependable dive instructor, speeding through the air at breakneck speed for a few thrilling seconds until the parachute opened.<\/p>\n

Once again touching down on the earth at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Dorothy couldn’t contain her joy and proudly yelled, \u2018Age is just a number.\u2019 <\/p>\n

She became instantly renowned among the gathering throng who were admiring her from below due to her fortitude and determination.<\/p>\n

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When Dorothy finally reached the ground, her family and friends gave her hugs. She then seized her red walker and started to walk back.<\/p>\n

Dorothy couldn’t help but express her whole joy as she thought back on the remarkable event, saying: \u2018It was wonderful up there. Everything about it was amazing, wonderful, and perfect.<\/p>\n

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A Guinness World Records official certification of Dorothy Hoffner’s record-breaking leap is currently being sought by the Skydive Chicago
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The previous record was held by 103-year-old Swedish woman Linn\u00e9a Ingeg\u00e4rd Larsson, who bravely leaped out of an airplane in May 2022.<\/p>\n

Dorothy is not even close to stopping and is anticipating her 105th birthday in December. In fact, she is planning a brand-new excursion that will involve flying in a hot air balloon.<\/p>\n