Where most of us consider jumping out of bed a significant achievement, meet Matt Fry, the man from Denver. Other than choosing to jump out of the plane, Fry weaved a skydiving saga by accomplishing a bronze medal for plunging at speeds exceeding 200 mph. 

Being part of the United States speed skydiving team, his exceptional skills earned him a top spot in the Skydiving World Cup that took place in the Czech Republic. Through the thrilling display of his adrenaline-pumping prowess, he put forward his ability to soar through the competition that drew participants from across the globe. 

The journey from skydiving leap on birthday to world stage

The skydiving journey of Fry began 15 years ago when he decided to try his luck in the sport for the first on his birthday. However, he had no idea that taking a chance in plunging out of the plane would soon evolve into a passion strong enough to propel him onto the international stage. Hence, Fry dedicated himself to the diverse world of professional skydiving.

From mastering the art of freefalling to learning the intricacies and tricks to enhance his performance in the sky, he ticked off every point. In an interview with Denver 7 ABC, Fry shared his experience, “Skydiving is kind of an escape and, at the same time, an opportunity to focus. When you leave the plane, there’s so much sensation and the views, the feelings, the noise — everything else in life just disappears.”

Fry has been experiencing these precious moments that offered him a unique space for both concentration and escape. Being an integral part of the artistic free-flying team Polaris, he decided to try something new and embarked on the challenge of speed skydiving. In this category, divers are required to reach a speed of more than 200 mph before pulling out of the dive and deploying a parachute. 

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Fry’s initial success in the high-speed skydiving category started with the 2022 US Parachute Association Nationals, where he secured a silver medal in the speed category which in turn paved his way to the Skydiving World Cup.

Fry’s impact and contribution to the skydiving community

Gradually, he mastered his skills, and competing in the Czech Republic last August he brought the bronze medal under his possession. Winning the bronze medal in the team speed category, Fry said, “Man, I started feeling really honored and humbled and really excited. It’s cool to represent our country on the world stage.”

The factors that were considered while Fry basked in international recognition include measuring the vertical fall rate that challenged divers to achieve the fastest speed of a three-second average.

Besides his personal achievements, Fry extends his support to the community working for Skydive Orange Skies in Fort Morgan and in the meanwhile has completed more than 5,000 jumps. Owing to his extraordinary journey showcasing his leadership within the skydiving community, Fry has been the key figure in establishing 12 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale large-formation world records.  

In Matt Fry’s journey, from performing a casual skydiving stunt on his birthday to making his way to the world stage, the skydiver traverses a world of boundless possibilities. As he continues to soar to new heights, Fry proves that the sky is not the limit as he works towards assisting the skydiving community with the knowledge he has gathered during his journey this far.    

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