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Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Wire
Skydive Into the Record Books on World Skydiving Day
FREDERICKSBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Together, the U.S. Parachute Association (USPA), Australian Parachute Federation, British Skydiving and Canadian Sport Parachuting Association announce the second annual World Skydiving Day, taking place on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This global celebration invites first-time jumpers and experienced skydivers alike to celebrate the thrill of the sport while aiming to break the world record for the most skydives completed on this day worldwide. In 2024, skydivers around the globe set the inaugural record with 30,351 jumps across 51 countries in just one day. As skydivers around the world aim to break the record, some will also create group formations in the shape of the number two (2) in the sky, acknowledging this second annual event. 'Last year, skydivers from around the world came together to make history, and this year, we're aiming even higher,' said USPA Executive Director Albert Berchtold. 'World Skydiving Day is becoming a global tradition that brings people together through a shared spirit of adventure. Whether it's your first jump or your thousandth, this is your chance to be part of something bigger than yourself – a worldwide celebration of the sport of skydiving.' To be counted, anyone who skydives on July 12 must submit proof of their jump at Those who take part can also order a personalized certificate commemorating their role in this once-in-a-lifetime event. Those who are ready to be a part of skydiving history can click here to find a nearby skydiving center and book a jump for World Skydiving Day. Hundreds of drop zones will be participating across the country, with notable locations including: Boston Skydive Center – Smithfield, R.I. Chicagoland Skydiving Center – Rochelle, Ill. Music City Skydiving – Waverly, Tenn. Skydive Arizona – Eloy, Ariz. Skydive Atlanta – Thomaston, Ga. Skydive Chicago – Ottawa, Ill. Skydive Cincinnati, Waynesville, Ohio Skydive Coastal Carolinas – Oak Island, N.C. Skydive DeLand – DeLand, Fla. Skydive Midwest – Sturtevant, Wis. Skydive Paraclete XP – Raeford, N.C. Skydive Perris – Perris, Calif. Skydive Raleigh – Franklinton, N.C. Skydive Sebastian – Sebastian, Fla. Skydive Spaceland-Dallas – Whitewright, Texas Skydive STL – Sullivan, Mo. Skydive Twin Cities – Baldwin, Wis. To stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, visit
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
86-year-old skydiver's quest for 1,000 jumps brings her to Georgia
The Brief Kim Knor has been traveling the country at the age of 86 with the goal of reaching 1,000 skydives. Knor earned a gold medal at the 1962 world championships and was inducted into the International Skydiving Hall of Fame in 2013. Her latest was at Skydive Monroe in Georgia over the Memorial Day weekend. MONROE, Ga. - A seasoned skydiver who has spent decades in the air is one step closer to accomplishing her goal of reaching 1,000 jumps. Now 86 years old, Kim Knor has been visiting jump zones across the country. Advertisement Her latest stop was at Skydive Monroe in Georgia over the Memorial Day weekend. The backstory In 1959, Knor took her first jump. By her 10th, she had caught the bug to skydive competitively. Though she's faced some physical setbacks, her love for soaring in the air just won't let her quit. She earned a gold medal at the 1962 world championships and was inducted into the International Skydiving Hall of Fame in 2013. Kim Knor wants to do 1,000 jumps and made a stop in Georgia to add one to her total. (FOX5) Despite suffering a number of serious injuries and health scares over the years, Knor remains relentless in pursuing her goal of getting to the milestone, which would earn her gold wings from the U.S. Parachute Association. Advertisement What we know Last weekend's leap of faith at Skydive Monroe was Knor's 784th. Cameras caught the moment she and her instructor launched into the sky for their tandem dive. Thankfully, they floated back down to earth safely for a smooth landing. Kim Knor celebrated after landing safely (FOX5) What they're saying "When you're in the sky, you have to live in the moment," she said. "I don't care if you're flying an airplane or flying yourself like a bird, but you have to be 100% in the moment then. I like that. Don't have to worry about anything down here - anybody, any past, any future - just be in the moment." Advertisement What's next Jump zones across the country have donated dozens of sessions to Knor to help her get to 1,000. She plans to one day write a book about her high-flying experiences. The Source FOX 5 producer Michael Addison reported this story from Monroe.
