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When and where did David Kirke and Simon Keeling start modern bungee jumping?

Question #149765. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Sep 06 2023.
Originally posted Sep 06 2023 8:11 PM.

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England, 1979.
The first modern bungee jumps were made on 1 April 1979 from the 76-metre (250 ft) Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England, by David Kirke and Simon Keeling, members of the Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club, and Geoff Tabin, a professional climber who tied the ropes for the jump. The students had come up with the idea after discussing the "vine jumping" ritual of Vanuatu.
link https://wiki2.org/en/Bungee_jumping+Newton

One has to wonder about the wisdom of choosing April 1 for such a feat.

Response last updated by psnz on Sep 06 2023.
Sep 06 2023, 8:12 PM
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