100-year-old Frenchman breaks skydive record with family

July 29, 2025

To celebrate his 100th birthday, Frenchman Lucien Marty marked the milestone with a tandem skydive—breaking the French record for the oldest person to do so. Joined by four generations of his family, including his great-granddaughter, the former soldier and lifelong adventurer said he had a blast and hopes to do it again.

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