Last year, a 103-year-old woman from Sudan had previously attained this distinction.


Chicago: Skydiving is often associated with thrill-seeking young people, but breaking the mold of age stereotypes, a 104-year-old woman has just set a remarkable world record by taking a daring leap from an airplane.
Dorothy Hofner, a resident of Chicago, USA, achieved this extraordinary feat by skydiving in her hometown.
On a recent Sunday, she made her exhilarating jump, becoming the oldest woman in the world to do so.
In the age of social media, skydiving has gained popularity among younger generations, often fueled by celebrities sharing their skydiving adventures.
However, Dorothy Hofner has demonstrated that the thrill of skydiving knows no age boundaries.
It's worth noting that this record was previously held by a 103-year-old woman from Sudan, making Dorothy Hofner's achievement all the more exceptional.

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