At 75, Ohio billionaire Larry Connor, ranked the 1,691st richest person globally, is no stranger to bold ventures. Dubbed a "thrillionaire," Connor combines immense wealth with fearless courage and a generous spirit, earning him admiration as a philanthropist. Yet, his latest ambition has sparked controversy, with some branding him reckless.
Connor, the second-oldest person to visit the International Space Station, embarked on that journey with a smile. His daring extends to high-speed races that would daunt most his age. At 71, he achieved the extraordinary: diving to the Mariana Trench, the ocean’s deepest frontier. He explored an underwater mountain, the perilous Sirena Deep, and the Challenger Deep—23,000 feet deeper than the Titanic’s resting place.
Last year’s tragic OceanGate expedition, where five individuals, including two billionaires, vanished in a submersible, underscored the ocean’s dangers. With only 20% of the ocean explored, its mysteries remain vast and unpredictable. Undeterred, Connor plans to visit the Titanic and venture beyond to the Atlantic seabed. He argues that fear of past tragedies could stall exploration of the ocean’s uncharted 80%. His mission: to lead by example and inspire future expeditions.
Critics call it ego-driven folly, while Connor insists, “Nothing is impossible unless you think it is impossible.” His supporters note that only James Cameron, who has visited the Titanic 33 times, rivals his audacity.
As Connor prepares, the world watches—some in awe, others in concern.
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