Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old woman from Chicago, has accomplished the remarkable feat of becoming the world’s oldest skydiver. This historic moment was captured in her hometown on Sunday as people applauded the brave woman. Hoffner demonstrated with ease and a bright smile that age is just a number.
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- Why did you decide to jump?
- Where did the historic skydiving take place?
- What’s next for Hoffner?
- Who held the record before Dorothy?
Why did you decide to jump?
After her first skydiving experience at the age of 100 in her hometown of Chicago, Dorothy Hoffner was determined to make her next jump unique. As reported by FOX 32 Chicago, she aspired to set a world record with her next jump.
Where did the historic skydiving take place?
Chicago Grandstand
Dorothy Hoffner, four years after her initial jump, accomplished this historic skydiving feat with the help of tandem jumper Derek Baxter, surrounded by a cheering crowd of fans in Ottawa, Illinois.
Upon landing, images captured of the event show the 104-year-old, accompanied by Baxter and a friend, acknowledging the crowd of onlookers who had gathered to witness this momentous occasion.
And Dorothy Hoffner lands! The 104-year-old is now, unofficially, the oldest skydiver in history. Amazing! pic.twitter.com/hQ8DzuotEy
-Jake Sheridan (@JakeSheridan_) October 1, 2023
Photos also show the 104-year-old taking an elegant bow after a flawless landing. After making a safe landing, Hoffner addressed the crowd and shared how he was feeling after his exciting adventure through the sky. She said: “Wonderful. But it was wonderful there too.”
Dorothy Hoffner, 104, has just become the oldest skydiver in history. Here is the interview he gave as soon as he landed. “Age is just a number.” pic.twitter.com/6QBwhUrsu9
-Jake Sheridan (@JakeSheridan_) October 1, 2023
And he added: “Everything was lovely, wonderful. It couldn’t have been better if we had thought of it ourselves.”
What’s next for Hoffner?
Chicago Grandstand
The woman who surprised people with her bravery and vigor in the face of life’s many emotions shared that things are heating up for her. When she was asked about her future plans, Hoffner said, “You never know.”
Although Hoffner did not confirm any of his daring plans to reporters, he did mention his hopes of completing a third dive. With that, he also hopes to ride in a hot air balloon. “I’ve never been on one,” the 104-year-old reasoned.
When asked how she felt about holding the world record, which is currently unofficial, she responded: “As if I were old.” Hoffner soon expressed her opinion on the matter, telling reporters, “Age is just a number, you know?”
Who held the record before Dorothy?
Guinessworldrecords.com
Before Dorothy Hoffner’s notable achievement, Rut Linnea Ingegard Larsson of Sweden was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest skydiver. Larsson obtained this title in May 2022, when she was 103 years old.
Currently, 104-year-old Dorothy does not hold the official world record. However, Skydive Chicago is working with Guinness World Records to officially certify Hoffner’s historic jump, FOX 32 Chicago reports.
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