Sky is not the limit for 86-year-old woman as she preps for milestone in Florida

Sky Is Not the Limit for 86-Year-Old Woman Preparing for Milestone in Florida

Kim Knor, 86, recently completed her 999th skydive and is preparing for her 1,000th jump this November in Lake Wales, Florida. Her passion for skydiving began in 1959 at age 18 when she forged her parents' signature to make her first jump.

After taking a break from the sport in 1967 to raise her family, Knor returned to skydiving in 2003 and set a goal to reach 1,000 jumps.

"Kim Knor plans to make her milestone jump in Lake Wales and will earn the United States Parachute Association Gold Wings when she does."

Her upcoming jump will earn her this prestigious recognition from the United States Parachute Association.

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Summary: At 86, Kim Knor is close to completing 1,000 skydives, fulfilling a lifelong dream she resumed after raising her family.

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ClickOrlando ClickOrlando — 2025-11-06