I'm a professional skydiver - but I'm scared of heights

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Laura Hampton, 38, has always been afraid of heights and was scared to climb trees and ladders as a child - but now she has jumped out of a plane more than 5,000 times.

Laura fell in love with skydiving after having to face her fears in a sponsored event. She has represented Team GB, has a world record and is now a skydiving coach and has jumped more than 5,000 times - despite still having her fear.