Irene O'Shea is a fearless great grandmother. At 102, she is the oldest skydiver in history and she undertook the adventure for charity.
O'Shea’s name entered the record books on Sunday, 9 December, when she jumped off a plane in South Australia. Wearing a white knitted sweater and blue gloves, O'Shea and her partner landed smoothly and were greeted by her great-grandchildren.
“Irene and Jed completed a smooth, beautiful free fall, falling at 220 kph through wispy clouds, before a smooth parachute opening,” SA Skydiving rep Matt Teager told People.
He added that O’Shea “was an absolute joy to have on the dropzone.”
Like every year, O'Shea dedicated her jump to her late daughter, who died of the Motor Neuron Disease (MND), which affects a person's brain and spinal cord. After her daughter's death, O'Shea worked with the MND Association of South Australia to raise awareness and funds for the cause.
(With inputs from People)
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