Few armchair adventurers might realize that parachuting is not only an activity for adrenaline-junkies or an emergency means of escape, but it’s also a competitive global sport. Local businessman Mark Gregory is one of the handful of world-class athletes in this sport and is a member of the world-class U.S. Parachuting Team. In July, he and his teammates brought home the gold and set a new world record at the World Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.