Five skydiving world championships open in Arizona
Five skydiving world championships began Sunday in Eloy, Arizona, with athletes from 29 nations competing over seven days under the auspices of the FAI.
Five world championships in skydiving opened on Sunday in Eloy, Arizona, drawing competitors from 29 nations for seven days of competition.
The events cover Artistic Events, Canopy Piloting, Canopy Piloting Freestyle, Formation Skydiving and Speed Skydiving, and are held under the umbrella of the international air sports federation FAI.
In Canopy Piloting, the American Curt Bartholomew is among the favourites as he seeks to defend the world title he won in 2024. He faces competition from France's European champion Cédric Veiga Rios and Italy's Armando Fattoruso.
In Formation Skydiving, the United States will look to build on its 2024 results, when American teams won all four world titles. The main challenge is expected to come from France, Belgium and Qatar.
In Speed Skydiving, the reigning world champions Niklas Daniel of the United States and Natisha Dingle of Australia are competing to defend their titles.
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