73-Year-Old Grandfather of Six All Ready to Set World Record With Dangerous Skydive, Says, “You Should Have No Limitations”

Have you ever wondered how it feels to jump from the sky, through the clouds embracing the wind?

Life’s most adventurous moments lie beyond the comfort zone. And age should never be a limitation to live your life. This is the story of a man who did not allow his age to be a barrier against him creating a world record.

Business Tycoon’s skydiving record-breaking mission

Larry Connor is a 73-year-old businessman adventurer who is all set to build a new world record. He is preparing himself for a 35,000-foot HALO (high altitude, low opening) skydive along with a small team of combat pararescue.

The Ohio-based real-estate entrepreneur has got the nation’s largest hot-air balloon built for him. The hot air balloon will be carrying him to a height of about 35,000 feet above the New Mexican Desert. Four of the military’s most trusted combat pararescue will be accompanying him up to the clouds. From that height, they will be attempting their record-breaking dive.

Connor in a conversation with People said, “I’ve always thought that regardless of age you should have no limitations and do the impossible”

Although Connor started his journey in the field of adventure after his 30s, it did not stop him from making an impact. He said, “I was a late bloomer, I was more focused on starting my businesses.” 

Connor’s extraordinary journey from the depths of the ocean to the outer space

He also holds other records by being one of the few people who have rocketed into outer space as a space tourist. He has also dived into the deepest regions of the Pacific Ocean.

In 2022, he ventured into space for 17 days. And a year earlier he went 36,000 feet deep into the depths of the world’s largest ocean. 

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As Connor prepares for his next adventure, he shared the risk factors involved with the plan, and says, “The window is very weather dependent. One of the biggest challenges up there are the winds—and it’s easy to get blown 20 or 30 miles off course.”

Connor will be wearing a protective jumpsuit and several other heated clothing to safeguard his body in the minus 60-degree temperature up there. He said, “I’m gonna be pretty nervous and will certainly have some butterflies.”

The world hopes for Connor to live the moment of his life. Do you have any such adventurous plans to execute? Share your views with us in the comments. 

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