India, Nov. 8 -- A 74-year-old US skydiver has set a Guinness World Record as the oldest man to fly in a wingsuit. Richard "Rich" Greenwood achieved the feat after returning to the skies following a difficult period that kept him away from the sport. With more than five decades of skydiving experience, he has now added another record to his name.

On June 5, 2026, Greenwood set the record at the age of 74 years and 136 days. He took the title from Robert Felt of Wisconsin, who had achieved the feat at 72 years and 64 days in May 2026.

Greenwood's love for flying goes back to his childhood. When he was just five, he would make tiny parachutes using tissue paper, tape and string, then throw them off his family's garage roof. His fascinatio...