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86-Year-Old Skydiver Kim No Aims for 1,000 Jumps and Golden Wings

WPLG Local 10July 14, 20251 min796 views
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A Lifelong Passion for Skydiving

  • 🎯 Kim No, an 86-year-old skydiver, is on a mission to complete 1,000 lifetime jumps across the globe.
  • ✈️ Having first experienced skydiving 66 years ago at age 20, she continues to chase the adrenaline rush.
  • πŸ… She is nearing the completion of her goal, needing approximately 200 more jumps to earn her golden wings.

Recent Jumps and Future Goals

  • πŸ“ Over the past weekend, Kim completed her 865th jump in Rhode Island, following a jump over Long Island.
  • πŸ† These jumps bring her closer to receiving an award from the US Parachute Association.
  • πŸ—“οΈ She anticipates reaching her 1,000-jump milestone sometime next year.

The Philosophy of Living in the Moment

  • 🧠 Kim emphasizes the importance of living in the moment while skydiving, likening it to flying like a bird.
  • 🧘 This mindset allows her to disconnect from everyday concerns like bills or work.

A Family Affair

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Kim's daughters and grandchildren occasionally join her for jumps, making it a shared family experience.
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SkydivingLifetime JumpsGolden WingsUS Parachute AssociationAdrenaline RushLong IslandRhode IslandFamily AffairLiving in the Moment
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