Mon, Sep 20, 2010
Topped The Reigning National Champions In The U.S. Skydiving
Competition In Chicago
The Golden Knights’ 8-way competition team brought home
the Gold from the 2010 US National Skydiving Competition at Skydive
Chicago. The Knights finished the 10 round 8-way competition with
199 points and a National Championship. GK8 topped the reigning
National Champs, Arizona Airspeed, who finished with an impressive
191 points.
Golden Knights Leaving Drop Zone U.S. Army
Photo
Less than 2 years ago SFC Brian Krause formed the current Golden
Knights 8-way team along with two other experienced Golden Knight
competitors- SFC Matt Davidson and SSG Sean Sweeney. With
five brand new competitors on board (SFC Larry Miller, SSG Justin
Blewitt, SSG Josh Coleman, SSG Matt Acord, and SGT Mike LaRoche),
the young 8-way team began the long and difficult process of
training to become competitive on the National and International
level. SFC Kurt Isenbarger joined the line-up early this year and
brought with him several years of past 8-way experience, replacing
SGT LaRoche who took time off with the early arrival of his baby
girl. SSG Drew Starr also stepped in as videographer for the 2010
season.
The Knights knew early on that it would be no easy task to top
reigning US 8-way Champions Arizona Airspeed, comprised of World
and National skydiving champions who have dominated the 8-way event
for the last decade. In fact, the Golden Knights’ last US
8-way Championship took place in 1999. SFC Matt Davidson is the
only current GK8 member from the 1999 team. With a National
Championship under their belt, GK8 will continue to push their
training efforts in pursuit of a World Championship in the near
future.
File Photo Courtesy U.S. Army
The 2010 US Nationals did not end with 8-way as the Knights
rolled into 16-way competition the following day. After 6 rounds,
the Knights took 2nd place with 68 points and set a new US National
16-way record with 21 points on round 4! Arizona Airspeed also put
up 21 points on the round, resulting in a shared 16-way National
Record between the Golden Knights and Arizona Airspeed. The 10-way
speed competition will kick-off soon, and the Knights hope to
defend their 10-way Championship from the 2009 US Nationals.
FMI: www.armygk.com
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