Kim 'Skydiving Diva' Knor Completes 1,000th Jump at 86
NewsNationNovember 7, 20253 min1,162 views
14 connectionsΒ·17 entities in this videoβA Milestone Jump
- π― At 86 years old, Kim Knor, known as the βSkydiving Diva,β has achieved her 1,000th skydive.
- π This monumental jump took place in Orlando, Florida, and marks a significant achievement in extreme sports.
A Lifelong Passion
- π‘ Kim's skydiving journey began in 1959 when she made her first jump by forging her parents' signature.
- π She was part of the first US women's parachute team that won gold at the World Parachuting Championships.
- π Over the decades, she has jumped at over 90 drop zones across the country.
Family and Celebration
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ For her 1,000th jump, Kim was joined by her daughters and granddaughter, who traveled from Colorado to support her.
- π The jump was celebrated at the Jump Florida Drop Zone with dozens of people on the ground.
Future Plans
- π Despite reaching this milestone, Kim has no plans to stop, stating she intends to go for another thousand jumps.
- π She is set to be honored by the United States Parachute Association and will receive her gold wings.
A Unique Experience
- ποΈ NewsNation's Xavier Walton joined Kim for the historic jump, describing it as an incredible and monumental moment.
- π€ 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.
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