Kim 'Skydiving Diva' Knor Completes 1,000th Jump at 86

A Milestone Jump

• 🎯 At 86 years old, Kim Knor, known as the “Skydiving Diva,” has achieved her 1,000th skydive.
• 🚀 This monumental jump took place in Orlando, Florida, and marks a significant achievement in extreme sports.

A Lifelong Passion

• 💡 Kim's skydiving journey began in 1959 when she made her first jump by forging her parents' signature.
• 🏆 She was part of the first US women's parachute team that won gold at the World Parachuting Championships.
• 🌍 Over the decades, she has jumped at over 90 drop zones across the country.

Family and Celebration

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For her 1,000th jump, Kim was joined by her daughters and granddaughter, who traveled from Colorado to support her.
• 🎉 The jump was celebrated at the Jump Florida Drop Zone with dozens of people on the ground.

Future Plans

• 🌟 Despite reaching this milestone, Kim has no plans to stop, stating she intends to go for another thousand jumps.
• 🏅 She is set to be honored by the United States Parachute Association and will receive her gold wings.

A Unique Experience

• 🎙️ NewsNation's Xavier Walton joined Kim for the historic jump, describing it as an incredible and monumental moment.
• 🤝 Walton noted the presence of the President of the USPA and skydivers with tens of thousands of jumps, highlighting the significance of Kim's achievement.