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At 85 and 688 Jumps, Emmons Knor Aims for Gold Wings and Inspires Others to Take the Leap

Ossie Khan

01st July 2024 < 1 min read

Knor says the excitement never fades as she prepares for her 689th jump. At the time of this posting, she has logged 688 jumps.

Her first jump, recorded in her logbook, was 65 years ago when she was 20. Hundreds of jumps later, she’s aiming for 1,000. “A thousand is what I need for Gold Wings, and back in 1959, when I started jumping, Gold Wings epitomized success,” said Emmons Knor.

Hooked after her first jump, she joined the first United States Women’s Parachute Team in 1962, winning gold. “To stand under the American flag and get a gold, it’s really something,” Knor said, choking up.

While recalling some of her fondest memories, Emmons Knor turns to the present day in Ray, Michigan, at Midwest Freefall Skydiving. Her trip here comes just days after multiple jumps in Ohio, but she’s had to wait for the weather to clear up. “To me, it’s part of it, and because I’m retired, you know, tomorrow’s another day,” Knor said about awaiting jump 689.

The 85-year-old skydiver also shared advice for those considering the sport. “If you’ve raised your children and grandchildren, don’t just sit around watching TV or going out for lunch. Get outside, do something to keep the blood moving, and you’ll be healthier, eat better, sleep better—and jump out of airplanes,” she said.

 

Source:

https://abc17news.com/cnn-regional/2024/07/01/85-year-old-skydiver-chases-1000-jumps/

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