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"Going Deep" features KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick talking with folks tied to sports in our region about what drives them — as professionals and people.

Professional skydiver hopes jump into Lumen Field inspires more women to join sport

An all-female skydiving team helped honor Megan Rapinoe as Seattle Reign FC retired her No. 15 jersey.

The jump into Lumen Field on Sunday, Aug. 25, by members of the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team was part of the “Rise for Rapinoe” celebration.

The group’s co-founder, longtime professional skydiver Melanie Curtis, talked with KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick for our series “Going Deep.”

Click "Listen" above to hear their conversation.

Updated: August 29, 2024 at 12:18 PM PDT
Swapped out group photo with Megan Rapinoe
Kirsten Kendrick hosts Morning Edition on KNKX and the sports interview series "Going Deep," talking with folks tied to sports in our region about what drives them — as professionals and people.