103-Year-Old Woman Becomes Oldest Person to Skydive in Ohio
Evelyn Franks, a 103-year-old woman from Middletown, Ohio, has set a new state record as the oldest person to go skydiving. She fulfilled a lifelong dream by jumping with her daughter, Darlene Claspill, at Start Skydiving.
Charlotte, NC, August 6, 2026 —
Evelyn Franks, a 103-year-old resident of Middletown, Ohio, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the oldest person to skydive in the state of Ohio. Franks fulfilled a lifelong aspiration when she completed the jump on [Date – Not Provided].
The record-setting skydive took place at Start Skydiving. Franks was accompanied by her daughter, Darlene Claspill, for the tandem jump. The specific date of the event was not provided in the available information.
This accomplishment marks a notable moment for Franks, who pursued a long-held dream. The details regarding any specific preparations or the sequence of events leading up to the jump were not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooklyn Andres, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
