Skydiving is a lifelong dream of many adventure enthusiasts. Among everyone eager to indulge in such an exciting activity, most people fall in the age group of young individuals. Young folks want to experience that daring feel and rush of excitement. Old people are always far away from such risky sports for obvious reasons but age is just a number for some people. You will be shocked to see a 104-year-old woman indulging in a thrilling sport.
Adventurous Woman Attempts To Become The Oldest Person In The World To Skydive
Shared on Instagram by Skydive Chicago (@skydivechicago), the video shows an old woman (read: only by age and not by heart) skydiving in Chicago and surely enjoying a gala time.
Dorothy Hoffner stunned the world with her enthusiasm to jump at the age of 104 years. In Chicago, she attempted this fascinating journey at Skydive Chicago. Not only she did this at the age of 104 years, but she also attempted to become the oldest person in the world to skydive. This was not Dorothy’s first time doing this. Before this, she enjoyed this experience 4 years back for the first time, when she was 100 years old, according to a report by MoneyControl.
The viral video takes us on a virtual trip to her entire journey of skydiving. She simply left her walker and excitedly got inside the plane. The constant throughout the experience was a smile on her face and confidence in her attitude. Her determination towards such a courageous stunt at 104 years teaches us that age is truly just a number!
Netizens Are In Awe Of Her Liveliness!
The video is making rounds on the Internet and impressing every viewer. The way Dorothy talks to the camera and enjoys her skydiving experience is surely such an inspirational sight to witness. It is not at all an easy job to skydive from 13,500 feet.
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No matter if we are as adventurous as Dorothy Hoffner, her enthusiasm and wish to attempt a world record doing something so thrilling surely inspire and motivate us to take a step towards our goals.
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