We often hear people saying that age is nothing but a number and now, a 102-year-old UK woman recently proved it to the world! For her 102nd birthday, UK-based Manette Baillie decided to fulfil her wish to skydive. She completed the 7,000-foot jump and became the UK’s oldest skydiver. Scroll on to see the video and how she became an inspiration to many young people out there.
102-Year-Old UK Woman Skydives To Celebrate Her Birthday
‘Oh it was wonderful.’ A 102-year-old woman celebrated her birthday by throwing herself out of a small plane. The fearless centenarian, Manette Baillie, became Britain’s oldest skydiver after completing the 7,000 foot. 🎥 Ukparachuting and Goldster #skydiving pic.twitter.com/AGDjErEJ18
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102-year-old, UK-based Manette Baillie has left the internet stunned! To celebrate her 102nd birthday, she decided to step out of her comfort zone and skydived from a height of 7,000 feet at the Beccles Airfield! This adventure made her the oldest skydiver in the UK!
In the now-viral video, Manette Baillie can be seen jumping out of the plane with her instructor. The video captured her entire adventure as well as her reaction. According to a Daily Mail report, Manette’s experience was “wonderful” albeit “scary”. While talking to BBC Radio Suffolk, she said that she wishes old people in their 80s and 90s don’t give up on their dreams and take up similar adventures as well.
It is to be noted that this isn’t the first time Manette Baillie has shown her adventurous side to the world. Back in 2022, to celebrate her 100th birthday, she drove around the Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit in a Ferrari at 210 km/per hour speed!
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Netizens Applaud Manette Baillie’s Spirit & Courage!
The internet is in awe of Manette Baillie! Seeing her skydive at the age of 102 has impressed Netizens and they are applauding her spirit and courage at this age. From “legend” to “fabulous”, Netizens are calling her various names and they all fit her perfectly! Here are some comments you cannot miss out on.
Some people even cracked a few jokes, of course in spirit, to show how impressed they were with Manette Baillie.
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Wow! We are completely in awe of her spirit and courage! Manette Baillie truly proves that age is nothing, but a number and she is an inspiration to many of us!
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