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Watch: Eight skydivers set the world record for the largest formation of jumpers over 80 years old in DeLand, FL on Friday, according to Skydive DeLand.
The team of eight set the Jumpers Over Eighty Society (JOES) record on their fourth attempt, the company said in a release. According to the JOES, the previous record was six jumpers in 2012 out of Eloy, Arizona.
“Achieving our goal to break and set the new world record for the largest formation of jumpers over the age of 80 is a testament to the teamwork, experience and skill of the team members and support staff,” said Cliff Davis, one of the eight jumpers. Alongside Davis, the other jumpers involved in the record were Walt Green, Scotty Gallen, Woody McKay, Sky Humanski, Paul Hinen, Ted Williams and Jim Culhane.