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Author: Matthew Davidson

Matt Davidson served for 24 years on the Golden Knights 8-way team and played an important part in their finest achievements, three world records in 1997 and 2015. At 45, he retired from the Army after 27 years and did a season on Arizona Airspeed 4way team. ACHIEVEMENTS Acceptance to the US Army Parachute Team (1993) Multiple National Medals/Titles (Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals), 4, 8, 10 and 16-way (1996-2019)  3 x World Cup Champion, 8-way (1998, 2011, 2017)  5 x World Champion, 8-way (1997, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018)  2 x World Air Games Champion (1997, 2015)  3 x World Records, 8-way (1997 as alternate – 31 points, 2015 US Nationals – 32 points, 2015 World Air Games – 33 points)  2 x World Meet 8-way Silver Medals (2008, 2010)  1 x CISM Military 4-way World Record (2006)  1 x CISM Military 4-way World Champion (2006)  1 x CISM Military 4-way Silver Medal (2007)  1 x CISM Military 4-way Bronze Medal (2011)

GK8 – The END of an ERA?!

Posted on17th March 202219th March 2022AuthorMatthew Davidson

The most successful parachuting team in history has disbanded… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced SkydiverTags8-way, Formation skydiving, FS, Golden Knights, US Army

Living the Creed

Posted on23rd March 20183rd December 2021AuthorMatthew Davidson

“Surrender is not a Ranger word” – Howie Sanborn shows the Ranger Oath is not just words, it’s a way of life… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, New Skydiver

Competition Headspace

Posted on30th July 201626th May 2020AuthorMatthew Davidson

The time has come to be tested, to step into the ring. Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, New Skydiver, SkillsTags8-way, Formation skydiving, FS, Golden Knights

Controlling your Breathing

Posted on30th July 201612th May 2020AuthorMatthew Davidson

The key to the perfect performance state… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, SkillsTags8-way, Formation skydiving, FS, Golden Knights

Staying in the ZONE

Posted on30th July 20163rd August 2021AuthorMatthew Davidson

After an awesome competition round many teams lose focus on the next jump… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, SkillsTags4-way, 8-way, Formation skydiving, mental training, skills, training, world championships, world record

Grip Management

Posted on11th August 201526th May 2020AuthorMatthew Davidson

Having a planned grip sequence is a very important part of the game… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, New Skydiver, SkillsTags8-way, Formation skydiving, FS, Golden Knights

8-Way On the Hill

Posted on9th June 20156th July 2021AuthorMatthew Davidson

8-way on the hill… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, SkillsTags8-way, Formation skydiving, FS, Golden Knights

Working with your Clone & Piece Partner

Posted on9th June 20155th May 2020AuthorMatthew Davidson

8-way skydiving can be compared to a complicated dance routine… Read More …

CategoriesExperienced Skydiver, SkillsTags8-way, competition, Formation skydiving, Golden Knights, Team

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