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Thai Skydiver Lands World Record on Active Volcano
Community HeroesMay 23

Thai Skydiver Lands World Record on Active Volcano

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Thai Skydiver Lands on World's Highest Volcano at 17,854 Feet
Community HeroesMay 22

Thai Skydiver Lands on World's Highest Volcano at 17,854 Feet

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
YouTuber Solves Rubik's Cube in 22 Seconds While Skydiving
Community HeroesMay 9

YouTuber Solves Rubik's Cube in 22 Seconds While Skydiving

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
German Student Solves Rubik's Cube While Skydiving in 23s
SportsMay 2

German Student Solves Rubik's Cube While Skydiving in 23s

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Skydiver Credits Scoreboard for Saving Lives at Virginia Tech
Community HeroesApr 21

Skydiver Credits Scoreboard for Saving Lives at Virginia Tech

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.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Skydiver Rescued After Getting Stuck on Virginia Tech Scoreboard
Community HeroesApr 19

Skydiver Rescued After Getting Stuck on Virginia Tech Scoreboard

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.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Paralyzed Athlete Wins Nationals, Then Goes Skydiving
VideosApr 19

Paralyzed Athlete Wins Nationals, Then Goes Skydiving

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. #

The Better India2 min read
Churches Deploy Drones and Skydiving Bunnies This Easter
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Churches Deploy Drones and Skydiving Bunnies This Easter

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.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
German Athlete Walks Slackline Between Balloons at 8,200 Feet
Community HeroesMar 25

German Athlete Walks Slackline Between Balloons at 8,200 Feet

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Tyler Turner Goes for Gold Again After Skydiving Accident
Community HeroesMar 8

Tyler Turner Goes for Gold Again After Skydiving Accident

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.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
India's First Licensed Woman Skydiver From Andhra Pradesh
Community HeroesJan 30

India's First Licensed Woman Skydiver From Andhra Pradesh

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.

The Hindu3 min read
104 Skydivers Break 18-Year World Record in Florida
SportsJan 26

104 Skydivers Break 18-Year World Record in Florida

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Air Force Pilot Breaks 18-Year Skydiving World Record
Community HeroesJan 20

Air Force Pilot Breaks 18-Year Skydiving World Record

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.

Google News - World Record3 min read