104-Year-Old Chicago Woman Sets Skydiving Record

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104-Year-Old Chicago Woman Sets Skydiving Record
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Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old woman from Chicago, recently went skydiving for the second time, becoming the oldest person in the world to do so. Having survived both the Spanish flu and Covid pandemics, Hoffner decided to recapture the feeling of gliding through the air. With an instructor by her side, she jumped off a plane at 10,000 feet and described the experience as "wonderful." Despite the national attention she received, Hoffner remains humble, stating that people are only interested because of her age. She is known for her adventurous spirit, having traveled extensively and enjoyed various experiences throughout her life.

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