103-Year-Old Evelyn Franks Sets Ohio Skydiving Record
A 103-year-old woman named Evelyn Franks has set a new Ohio record for the oldest person to go skydiving. She completed the tandem jump with her daughter at Start Skydiving in Middletown, Ohio, fulfilling a long-held dream and proving that…
Portland, OR, August 6, 2026 —
Middletown, Ohio – Evelyn Franks, a 103-year-old resident, has officially become the oldest person in Ohio to complete a tandem skydive. The record-breaking jump took place at Start Skydiving in Middletown, Ohio.
Franks fulfilled a lifelong aspiration with the adventurous feat. She was accompanied on the tandem jump by her daughter, though the daughter’s name was not provided.
The event at Start Skydiving in Middletown highlights a growing trend of individuals pursuing adventurous activities regardless of age. Franks’ accomplishment serves as an inspiration, demonstrating that age is not a definitive limit for experiencing new and exciting challenges.
Details regarding the specific date of the skydive or any further information about Evelyn Franks’ background were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooklyn Andres, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
