Sky Surfing Sensation: Daredevil Olga Naumova Soars to New Heights, Sets World Record Above Mount Everest

In a breathtaking display of courage and skill, Belarusian daredevil Olga Naumova has shattered a Guinness World Record for the highest altitude sky surf jump. Leaping from a helicopter at an astonishing 20,945 feet above the majestic Himalayas in Nepal, Naumova executed a flawless sky surf before a safe parachute landing.

A Leap of Faith

Olga Naumova, a seasoned sky surfer with 15 years of experience and over 17,000 skydives to her name, embarked on this record-breaking attempt on November 10th. The jump took place over Syangboche, Nepal, with the iconic Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan range providing a dramatic backdrop. Naumova exited the helicopter at 20,945 feet (6,384 meters), a height never before attempted for a sky surf.

The Thrill of Sky Surfing

Sky surfing, a sport developed in the late 20th century, combines the adrenaline rush of free-fall skydiving with the maneuvers of surfing and snowboarding. Athletes are strapped to a lightweight board by their feet, using it to control their descent, perform spins, flips, and rolls before deploying their parachutes. Naumova’s jump saw her free-fall for approximately 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) in just a few minutes, navigating fierce winds and maintaining control of her board.

Inspiring Boldness

Despite the inherent risks and the unknown effects of extreme altitude on her speed and direction, Naumova’s determination was unwavering. She successfully deployed her parachute at 12,356 feet (3,766 meters), landing safely on a runway. Upon landing, a jubilant Naumova expressed her motivation: "Since I discovered sky surfing, it was my dream to perform a very unique skydive and to inspire girls around the world not to be scared to be bold and to dream big." Her achievement is expected to inspire a new generation of adventurers.

Key Takeaways

• Olga Naumova set a new Guinness World Record for the highest altitude sky surf jump.
• The record-breaking jump occurred at 20,945 feet above Syangboche, Nepal.
• Naumova has 15 years of sky surfing experience and over 17,000 skydives.
• Her jump was intended to inspire boldness and big dreams in girls worldwide.

Sources

• Watch: Daredevil goes sky surfing at 20,945 feet for world record, upi.
• Skydiver freefalls from highest altitude EVER while sky surfing above Nepalese mountains, Guinness World Records.