A 101-year-old becomes world's oldest tandem skydiver

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Bryson William Verdun Hayes, known as Verdun, smashed the previous world record on Sunday 14 May for the oldest person to tandem skydive from 15,000 ft, at the age of 101 years and 39 days. He says he now plans to wing-walk to celebrate his 102nd birthday. He told Anu Anand about his experience. (Picture: Verdun Hayes and tandem skydiver Credit: Skydive.buzz)