97-Year-Old Skydiver Defies Age Limits | Montreal News

At 97, James Gordon shattered records—not just his own, but possibly the world’s—by skydiving for the first time from 13,000 feet, becoming his retirement community’s oldest daredevil. Overcome by fear the night before, he found courage with his wife by his side and soared into the sky, embracing the thrill with pure curiosity. A former Rhodesian game warden with wild tales—including a dog eaten by an alligator and lion escapes—he believes adventure and staying active are the keys to longevity. His daughter cheered him on, and now he’s penning a book on his jungle exploits, alre...