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Saturday, 24 August, 2002, 17:47 GMT 18:47 UK
Skydivers leap into the record books
About 240 skydivers took part in the event
More than 240 skydivers were attempting to break a world record for tandem parachute jumps on Saturday.
They assembled at Hinton-in-the-Hedges Skydiving Centre, Northamptonshire, to make their attempt. The jumps, which involved novice divers attached to experienced parachutists leaping 10,000 feet from a plane, were made to raise money for charity. It is hoped the event will raise about �90,000 for research into cystic fibrosis.
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