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Preparations Underway for Simultaneous Record-Breaking Skydiving Attempts at Skydive Chicago
Skydivers from across the nation are gearing up for an exciting week at Skydive Chicago, USA, from August 16 to August 22, 2025, as they aim to break not one but two world records [1][2].
During this period, Skydive Chicago will play host to hundreds of the nation's top skydivers, who will attempt to break the Vertical World Record and the 250-Way Illinois State Record.
The Vertical World Record attempt involves approximately 200 skydivers forming a 200-way head-down vertical formation, jumping from 19,000 feet using nine aircraft and working together for around 60 seconds [1]. This record-breaking attempt follows the previous 164-way record set in 2015 at the same location [1][2].
Regarding the 250-Way Illinois State Record, while specific details are not explicitly stated, it is commonly linked to large formation skydiving events such as the Vertical Elite event at Skydive Chicago during the same period [1][2].
The skydivers will be using supplemental oxygen due to the high altitudes involved in the jumps.
The practice jumps will occur early next week, with the record-breaking attempts happening from sunrise to sundown later in the week. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to visit Skydive Chicago next week to witness the jumps, and the record-breaking attempts will also be live-streamed for updates.
During the "250-Way Illinois State Record" jump, the skydivers will travel in a belly-to-earth formation, while during the record-breaking attempt, they will fly in a snowflake formation. The skydivers will move at speeds around 120 miles per hour during the "250-Way Illinois State Record" jump.
The last "Vertical World Record" was set in 2015, with 164 skydivers executing a head-down formation. The previous record for the "250-Way Illinois State Record" was set in 1998 with 246 skydivers.
So, mark your calendars and get ready for an exhilarating week at Skydive Chicago as history is set to be made!
| Record Attempt | Date | Location | Details | |-------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------| | Vertical World Record | August 16-22, 2025 | Skydive Chicago, USA | 200-way head-down vertical formation jump from 19,000 ft with 9 aircraft[1][2] | | 250-Way Illinois State Record | August 16-22, 2025* | Skydive Chicago, USA | Likely part of the same event (not explicitly detailed) at Skydive Chicago[1][2] |
*Exact date for the 250-way record is not explicitly specified but is tied to the same timeframe and venue.
Sports enthusiasts should mark their calendars for an exciting week at Skydive Chicago, USA, from August 16 to August 22, 2025, as over 200 skydivers aim to break the Vertical World Record in a head-down vertical formation jump from 19,000 feet. Additionally, they will attempt to set the 250-Way Illinois State Record, likely in a large formation skydiving event such as the Vertical Elite event during the same period.
