Skydiving Journey of an 86-Year-Old Woman
An 86-year-old woman recently completed her 999th skydive and is preparing for her 1,000th jump in Florida.
Early Beginnings and Hiatus
Kim Knor began skydiving at 18 in 1959 by forging her parents' signature to complete her first jump. She paused the sport in 1967 to concentrate on raising her family.
Return and Ambitious Goal
Knor resumed skydiving in 2003 and set a personal goal to reach 1,000 jumps.
Upcoming Milestone
Her 1,000th jump is scheduled to take place in Lake Wales, Florida. Achieving this milestone will earn her the United States Parachute Association Gold Wings.
"Knor plans to make her milestone jump in Lake Wales and will earn the United States Parachute Association Gold Wings when she does."
Additional Information
She continues to inspire with her dedication to skydiving well into her 80s.
Author's summary: At 86, Kim Knor is close to achieving a remarkable milestone of 1,000 skydives, demonstrating passion and perseverance across decades.