Centenarian Skydiver Defies Age | Wichita News

At 101, Eli Hernandez defies age by skydiving in Abilene, Kansas—his 11th jump since returning to the skies in 2015 after being inspired by George H.W. Bush’s 90th birthday leap. A WWII vet who jumped eight times in service, Eli now seeks adrenaline, calling the wind “almost divine” and embracing fear head-on. Next up? A bungee jump in Las Vegas for his next birthday—he’s ready to prove that passion outpaces any number on a cake. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f806a44978e4b8e3