103-Year-Old Ohio Woman Becomes State’s Oldest Skydiver
Evelyn Franks, a 103-year-old woman from Ohio, has broken the state record for the oldest person to go skydiving. She completed the jump last Friday afternoon at Start Skydiving in Middletown, Ohio, fulfilling a lifelong dream and proving that age…
Nashville, TN, August 6, 2026 —
Evelyn Franks, a 103-year-old resident of Ohio, has achieved a new state record by becoming the oldest person to complete a skydive. The milestone jump took place last Friday afternoon at Start Skydiving in Middletown, Ohio.
Franks’s skydiving adventure fulfilled a lifelong ambition and demonstrated a spirit that defies conventional age expectations. The event highlighted her determination and desire to experience the thrill of skydiving.
The specific details regarding the jump, such as the altitude or duration of the freefall, were not provided in the summary. The summary also did not include any reactions from Franks or the skydiving instructors present during the event.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooklyn Andres, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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