104-year-old woman proves it's never too late to skydive, aims to set world record

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Monday, October 2, 2023
104-year-old woman goes skydiving in southern suburb: VIDEO
Skydive Chicago said it is working to have Guinness World Records certify a jump by 104-year-old Dorothy Hoffner in Ottawa, IL.

OTTAWA, Ill. -- It's never too late to skydive!

Dorothy Hoffner, 104, jumped out of a plane on Sunday afternoon in Ottawa, Illinois, and landed to a cheering crowd.

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Ida Shannon celebrated her 91st birthday by jumping out of a plane.

She is hoping to be named the oldest person in the world to skydive.

Skydive Chicago said it is working to have Guinness World Records certify the jump.

Dorothy also skydived at 100 years old, so she's now a diving veteran.