RAEFORD, N.C. – The U.S. Army Parachute Team’s 4-Way Formation Skydiving (FS) Competition Team soared to victory, earning gold at the 2025 Indoor National Skydiving Championships, hosted by Skydive Paraclete XP in Raeford, North Carolina.
The team, composed of SFC Jesse Stahler, SFC Nick Birkner, SFC Mitch Stockenberg, and SFC Mike Connors, delivered a dominant performance, finishing with a total of 284 points and an average of 28.4 across 10 rounds. Their precision, speed, and teamwork set them apart as they executed complex formations with seamless coordination in the wind tunnel.
The Indoor National Skydiving Championships bring together top competitors from across the country, testing their ability to perform technical maneuvers in a controlled, high-speed environment. The Golden Knights' victory highlights their dedication to excellence in formation skydiving and their commitment to pushing the limits of body flight.
This gold medal is another achievement in the team's competitive journey as they continue to refine their skills in preparation for future national and international events.
| Date Taken: | 02.24.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 03.03.2025 06:01 |
| Story ID: | 491352 |
| Location: | RAEFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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