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很多人到了七十幾歲選擇慢下來，美國新墨西哥州的理查・「瑞奇」・格林伍德（Richard “Rich” Greenwood）選擇繼續從飛機往外跳。金氏世界紀錄報導，他在今年 6 月 5 日以 74 歲又 136 天完成翼裝飛行，刷新「最年長男性翼裝飛行者」紀錄，超過原本 72 歲的紀錄保持人。
EN Many people slow down in their seventies. Richard “Rich” Greenwood from New Mexico, USA, chooses to keep jumping out of planes. Guinness World Records reported that on June 5 this year, he completed a wingsuit flight at 74 years and 136 days old. He became the oldest male wingsuit flyer, beating the previous record holder, who was 72.
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圖片來源：KOAT／Guinness World Records
格林伍德 1952 年出生，幾乎每個週末都會到貝爾恩地區機場附近的跳傘場，穿上翼裝，張開雙臂雙腿在空中滑行，最後開傘落地。
EN Born in 1952, Greenwood goes to a skydiving center near Belen Regional Airport almost every weekend. Wearing a wingsuit, he spreads his arms and legs to glide through the air before opening his parachute to land.
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先換膝、抗癌，再減重 36 公斤
他跳傘超過 50 年，但 2016 年因為雙膝置換不得不停一陣子，之後體重上升，又被診斷出癌症，好幾年無法回到藍天。他說自己一直很想念跳傘，於是訂下目標：減到能安全再跳的體重。
EN He has been skydiving for more than 50 years. In 2016, however, he had both knees replaced and had to stop for a while. He gained weight and was later diagnosed with cancer, keeping him away from the sky for years. Missing the sport, he set a goal to lose enough weight to jump safely again.
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最終他減了約 80 磅（約 36 公斤），並在梅奧診所（Mayo Clinic）協助下戰勝癌症，2023 年重返跳傘。對他來說，這次破紀錄不只是年齡數字，更是「我回來了」的證明。
EN He eventually lost about 80 pounds, or 36 kilograms, and overcame cancer with help from the Mayo Clinic. He returned to skydiving in 2023. For him, this record is not just about age. It is proof that he is back.
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翼裝飛行是跳傘進階項目，對體能、判斷與裝備要求都更高。格林伍德能在高齡重返，靠的是長期經驗、嚴格減重與醫療團隊支持，不是單靠勇氣。
EN Wingsuit flying is an advanced form of skydiving. It requires greater fitness, judgment, and careful use of equipment. Greenwood’s return depended on years of experience, weight loss, and medical support, not courage alone.
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當地媒體採訪他時，他仍保持幾乎每週末都去跳的節奏。對他來說，藍天比較像日常，而不是偶爾一次的狂歡。
EN When local reporters interviewed him, he was still jumping almost every weekend. For him, the blue sky is part of everyday life rather than a rare celebration.
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阿爾伯克基當地電視台 KOAT 也專訪了這位 活力十足的阿公：
EN Albuquerque television station KOAT also interviewed this active grandfather.
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影片來源：KOAT／YouTube
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紀錄會被打破，熱情可以留下
翼裝飛行風險高，絕對不是鼓勵大家跟風挑戰。格林伍德的故事比較像提醒：大病與手術之後，若身體條件允許、又有專業場地與訓練，人生下半場仍可能寫新篇章。
EN Wingsuit flying is dangerous, and this story is not an invitation to copy him. After serious illness or surgery, people may still begin a new chapter if their health allows it and they have professional training and suitable facilities.
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他說幾乎每個週末都還在飛。金氏證書可以掛牆上，但真正讓人佩服的，是那股不願跟熱愛的事物說再見的固執。
EN He says he still flies almost every weekend. A Guinness certificate can hang on a wall, but what is truly impressive is his refusal to say goodbye to something he loves.
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這則故事勵志，但請記得：任何高空運動都要走合法場地、合格教練與保險流程。把「74 歲還在飛」讀成「重視康復與訓練」，比讀成「什麼年紀都能亂跳」健康得多。
EN This story is inspiring, but all aerial sports require proper facilities, qualified instructors, and insurance arrangements. The safer lesson from a 74-year-old flyer is to value recovery and training, not to jump recklessly at any age.
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格林伍德的證書也許會激勵更多年長飛行者量力而為地維持運動習慣，前提永遠是身體允許、訓練足夠。
EN Greenwood’s certificate may encourage other older flyers to stay active within their limits. Good health and enough training must always come first.
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精選單字
glide /ɡlaɪd/ 滑翔
parachute /ˈpærəʃuːt/ 降落傘
diagnose /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊs/ 診斷
overcome /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ 克服
judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ 判斷力
equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ 裝備
recovery /rɪˈkʌvəri/ 康復
qualified /ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/ 合格的
