Golden Knights Take First in Brazil Skydiving Competition

The U.S. Army's Golden Knights have once again proven their mettle, scoring four medals, including the gold in the women's overall country competition, in Rio de Janeiro this past week. 

Two Air Force women’s soccer players flew their teammates and track and field athletes to Brazil aboard a KC-10 Extender, but a parachute team of soldiers skydiving from planes triumphantly brought home more than half of Team USA’s medals, the American Forces Press Service reported.

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Golden Knights Sgt. 1st Class Elisa Tennyson, Sgt. 1st Class Angela Nichols, Staff Sgt. Laura Dickmeyer, Staff Sgt. Danielle Woolsey and Staff Sgt. Jennifer Schaben combined to win gold in women’s formation skydiving and silver in team accuracy. 

Team USA’s quartet of Golden Knights, Sgt. 1st Class Brian Krause, Sgt. 1st Class Kurt Isenbarger, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Davidson and Staff Sgt. Sean Sweeney, took the bronze medal in men’s formation skydiving on July 22. Belgium won the gold and Germany took the silver.

As the Army’s official aerial demonstration team, the Golden Knights perform parachute demonstrations at air shows, National Football League and Major League Baseball games and other special events to connect the Army with the American people.

For consideration to join the team, the deadline is at the end of this month to submit your packet.