05/27/2026
We can’t think of anyone more deserving for our weekly feature, other than Team USA’s own, Jen Davidson! This is what a full and successful career looks like! Congrats Jen!!
⚠️ XP8 Athlete Profile Alert! ⚠️
Today we're getting to know everyone's favorite, the tiny but mighty Pocket-Ninja herself: Jen Davidson
Slot: Tail
Number of jumps: Approximately 9,000
Years in the sport: 19 years total
Years on the team: 2
Where did you start jumping: Paradise Skydives in Vinton, IA. It closed down a few years ago.
Competition history: I started jumping in 2007, and went to Golden Knight Assessment and Selection in 2008. I spent two years on the Gold Demonstration Team, where I had the opportunity to compete at CISM in 2009 in classic accuracy and as the alternate in 4way. I did my first US Nationals in 2010 on a pickup VFS team called Pickup Stix, and an 8way team called Black Ice, lead by Andy Honigbaum.
The following year, I moved from the demo team to the newly created Golden Knights Womens 4way team GKF4. We were together for 6 years, culminating in winning the World Meet in 2016. That team disbanded, and I moved over to the Golden Knights 8way team, and we were able to win at the World Meet in 2018. I stayed on that team through the rebuild that followed and into covid.
In 2022, I left the Golden Knights to attend Army flight school for a little over a year, where I became a Blackhawk Helicopter pilot. When I came back, I filled the empty slot on XPG4, as well as the alternate position on GKXP8 for the 2024 World Meet.
Other disciplines you've tried: 16 and 10way at Nationals. VFS and MFS, though only with pickup teams. Style and Accuracy for CISM.
Favorite training day snack: Anything easy to eat on the go! Also peanut butter is my love language.
Other jobs: Army helicopter pilot
Other hobbies: flying, escape rooms, board games, travel, rock climbing, wood working
Favorite Skydiving Memories: Jumping into the Statue of Liberty while I was on the demo team is definitely up there! Also the first time making the podium at US Nationals in 4way.
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