Orellana Shatters Records at Whiteville’s West Tennessee Skydiving
The United States Parachute Association (USPA) recently celebrated some of the biggest skydiving stories and achievements from the past year. One of which occurred right here in Hardeman County.
At West Tennessee Skydiving in the small town of Whiteville, Sebastian Alvarez Orellana shattered three wingsuit world records in speed, distance of flight, and time of flight, achieving:
- A top speed of 550 km/h (342 mph)
- Distance of flight of 53.45 km (33.22 miles)
- Total flight time of 11 minutes, 1 second
This spectacular event took place at USPA Group Member drop zone, West Tennessee Skydiving, in what was named the “Red Bull Starman Mission.”
“This has marked one of the most significant and impressive years for achievements in skydiving, with skydivers showcasing their skills, setting records, and advancing the sport at world-class drop zones across the United States,” said USPA Executive Director Albert Berchtold. “We continue to see skydivers push the limits of what some may think is possible, and we’re so proud of the many accomplishments in the sport this year.”
USPA is a 41,000+ member organization focused on promoting safety, ensuring skydiving’s rightful place in the airspace system and promoting competition and record-setting programs.
West Tennessee Skydiving is located at 580 Farris Rd, Whiteville, Tennessee 38075.
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