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At 37, Divya Surepalli became Andhra Pradesh's first licensed civilian woman skydiver, joining fewer than 20 women nationwide who've pursued the sport beyond a single tandem jump. Her journey from environmental engineer to certified solo skydiver cost ₹5 lakh and required training across three countries.
Air Force Captain Charlene Sufficool joined 103 skydivers from 20 countries to shatter an 18-year-old world record for the largest canopy formation ever created. The Montana native who started as a cadet scared to join an all-boys aviation club just led one of the most complex aerial achievements in skydiving history.
A skydiver safely returned to the ground Saturday after his parachute caught on the scoreboard at Virginia Tech's spring football game. Emergency crews used a crane to bring him down without injury in what could have been a dangerous situation.
Ishaan Hadkar just set a Guinness World Record by solving two Rubik's Cubes mid-air at 13,000 feet over California. The puzzle champion completed the brain-bending feat during his very first skydiving experience.
Over 100 skydivers from 20 countries formed a stunning diamond formation in the Florida sky, shattering an 18-year-old world record. Among them was an Air Force pilot and a 60-year-old plumber, proving age and background don't limit extraordinary achievements.
More than 31,000 people jumped from planes in perfect coordination across 43 countries to shatter the world record for most skydives in a single day. The global celebration of flight welcomed everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros.
A Thai skydiver just broke the world record by landing on top of a volcano nearly 18,000 feet above sea level. His message to the world: everyone has the power to be "Super" in their own way.
A Thai skydiver just set a world record by landing on top of Chile's highest active volcano at over 17,000 feet. Tanaboworn Sirikunakornkun broke the previous record while putting Thailand on the map for extreme sports achievement.
When violent wind gusts threw veteran skydiver Pasha Palanker off course during a Virginia Tech spring game, crashing into the jumbotron became his lifeline. The Purple Heart recipient says the scoreboard prevented a 26-pound flag anchor from falling into the crowd below.
A 23-year-old medical student just set a world record by solving a Rubik's Cube in freefall, completing the challenge in just over 23 seconds while plummeting through the sky above South Africa. Tom Kopke turned his YouTube dream into reality, proving that sometimes the best way to reach your goals is to literally jump at them.
When a skydiver's parachute caught on Virginia Tech's scoreboard during a spring game, first responders jumped into action and brought them down safely. What could have been a tragedy became a testament to quick thinking and professional rescue work.
A Canadian snowboarder who lost both legs in a skydiving accident is defending his Paralympic gold medal this weekend. Tyler Turner, 37, says his secret weapon is simple: having fun.
A 23-year-old German medical student just set a world record by solving a Rubik's Cube in 22.333 seconds while freefalling from a plane at 200 kilometers per hour. Tom Kopke's jaw-dropping achievement required mastering both speed-cubing and staying calm while plummeting toward Earth.
Churches across America are drawing thousands to Easter celebrations with helicopter egg drops, skydiving bunnies, and drone light shows that tell the resurrection story. The creative outreach comes as new data shows Gen Z and millennials returning to church in surprising numbers.
After a devastating fall left her paralyzed, doctors said her active life was over. She discovered para badminton instead, won national championships, and eventually jumped out of a plane thousands of feet above ground. #
Friedi Kühne set a world record by walking a slackline between two hot air balloons more than a mile above Earth. After completing the 62-foot walk, he celebrated by skydiving back to the ground.
Young travelers in China are spending $2,800 on intense sports training holidays instead of traditional relaxation trips. The "sportcation" trend is turning vacation hotspots like Bali into fitness destinations.
After losing her 24-year-old sister Lucy to a cocaine-induced heart attack, Stacey Jordan launched "Live for Lucy" to educate young people about drug dangers. Her advocacy is reaching thousands through social media, pushing for better drug education in schools.
A six-year-old parakeet named Bebe just became the first of his species to explore an underwater reef, thanks to his owner's creative engineering. Steven Lawyer built the "Bebosphere" so his adventurous bird could join him snorkeling in the Bahamas.
A white-winged parakeet named Bebe just became the first of his species to explore underwater after his owner built him a custom submarine from a plastic container and paintball tank. The 15-minute dive in the Bahamas has captivated millions online.
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