Skydiving is an extreme sport in which a person jumps from an aircraft and free-falls before deploying a parachute to slow their descent. It is a thrilling experience that requires a great deal of skill and courage. Performing a long jump is a different type of activity, which involves running and jumping as far as possible from a standing position. It is a popular track and field event that has been part of the Olympic Games since its inception in 1896.