KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 23: A skydiver with the American Flag in tow jumps to the field halftime of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium on September 23rd, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dorothy Hoffner officially declared to go 'YOLO' at the age of 104 years old when she jumped out of the plane in Skydive Chicago in Ottawa and boldly landed approximately 13,500 feet for her second time skydiving.
Hoffner first skydived when she was 100 years old, but the only difference now is that she requested it and took the lead in jumping with the US Parachute Association-certified instructor.
Oldest Skydiver Breaks Record
Hoffner revealed that she planned to jump this year. There are no traces of fear and anxiety in the face of Hoffner. Instead, her excitement was only there to show as she fell in the plane first and beautifully grasped the air in the sky.
She landed on a landscape of crop fields and exited her way in the grassy landing area. After her jump, it was recognized as the most refreshing and thrilling seven minutes of Hoffner.
The people she can see above are her friends, who congratulate and cheer for her bravery. When she was assisted towards her red walker, a reporter asked about her jumping experience.
"It was wonderful up there," Hoffner answered.
Sunday was just a random day for everyone else, but it became the best day for Hoffner when she was picked up from Brookdale Lake View Senior Living Community.
Now, she is breaking a world record as the oldest skydiver at 104 years old and will turn 105 years old this December after the recent oldest skydiver recorded, Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson, from Sweden at 103 years old in May 2022.
Life of Dorothy Hoffner
According to NY Times, Hoffner started skydiving with the influence of her friend, Joe Conant, of Andersonville. Since then, skydiving has become her most memorable experience.
She was tempted to try skydiving because it seems interesting. Hoffner also added that God keeps her alive despite her old age.
Living a long life without a husband and kids pushed her to her limits and embraced freedom. She is also encouraging people to try skydiving and make the most out of their lives, as skydiving brings peace to her life.
Hoffner admitted that she was still looking forward to more adventure and would always be willing to jump into escapades, like how she chose to go 'YOLO' on her 13,500-foot jump. She mentioned in her interview that she still has yet to try riding a hot-air balloon and cannot wait to mark it as her subsequent encounter.
She was often questioned about her age, for skydiving can be dangerous and is an extreme sport. The 104-year-old woman proved that age is just a number and no one can hinder your goal of living a happy life but you.
So, Hoffner decided to continue jumping her life away. Hoffner will be certified as the oldest Skydiver. After her second time skydiving, it was proven that it was her most beloved hobby.
Per NBC News, Hoffner's application has been officially submitted to Guinness World Records. The organization has confirmed that it is currently awaiting the necessary evidence to thoroughly review the record-breaking attempt. According to reports, the review process is said to typically span a duration of 12 to 15 weeks.
In a remarkable feat, the tandem parachute record was broken last year in Sweden by none other than Rut Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson, a remarkable 103-year-old individual who held the previous world record. Larsson and Hoffner were both born in the year 1918.
Last year in Florida, Maria Yegella made history as the oldest person to successfully complete a solo parachute jump at the age of 84.
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