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World Parachuting Championships 2010

DAY 7: LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

August 2, 2010

“The difference between a successful person and an unsuccessful person is how they react during difficult times. Successful people always think positively and are motivated to succeed and better themselves.” – Anthony Morrison Breakfast of Champions Part 7– A lunch box with a thermos on top. Not really, but the cycle’s begun again. Today’s treat? [...]

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DAY 6: SUNDAY – A DAY OF REST & OPENING CEREMONIES.

August 2, 2010

“I want all the sky divers to have their best jumps, so that the best may win.” - Prime Minister of Tartarstan - 2010 World Parachuting Championship Opening Ceremony We’ll do our best to oblige. ;) A quiet day today with a late start. Our first hard-time of the day was the 1630 (4:30pm) bus [...]

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DAY 5: THE DRAW.

August 1, 2010

“The harder we work, the luckier we get.” Breakfast of Champions Part 5 – Breakfast d’jour? Potato wedges and a cold hamburger patty. Ah, but the bread, butter, cheese and warm summer sausage hit the spot. The draw is out! Now the question is, what does that mean in English? ‘The draw’ is the official [...]

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DAY 4: COMPETITION ATTITUDE.

July 31, 2010

“You must be interested in finding the best way, not having your own way.” – John Wooden Breakfast of Champions Part 4 – By now you already know we’re eating dinner for breakfast. ;) Today’s treat? Baked chicken with boiled broccoli, beans and carrots. A great day of training yesterday wrapped up with the Team [...]

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TEAM USA: Freefly Team Practice Jump

July 31, 2010

Think you’re bad in the sky? Check out this practice jump at the 2010 World Parachuting Championships in Menzelinsk, Russia from TEAM USA’s Freefly Team. Brought to you by Paraclete XP — Raeford, NC’s Wind Tunnel. Thanks to Selwin, Derrick & Chris for the Video.

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