Amy Chmelecki, a member of the Red Bull Air Force and the Skydiving Hall of Fame, has spent nearly three decades revolutionizing skydiving. She shares her journey from overcoming health struggles to achieving over 20,000 jumps and 25 world records. The conversation dives into her exhilarating wingsuit stunts over NYC and the evolution of the skydiving community. Amy also addresses imposter syndrome and the importance of mental preparation before jumps, highlighting the dynamic between passion, authenticity, and personal growth in extreme sports.
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Childhood Challenges and Triumphs
Amy Chmelecki frequently battled lung issues and dyslexia during childhood.
Sports became her outlet for success, contrasting with academic struggles.
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Early Skydiving Dreams
At 14, Amy envisioned herself flipping freely in the air, a precursor to her skydiving career.
Despite parental resistance, she pursued her dream upon turning 18.
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First Dropzone Experience
Amy's first visit to a dropzone left a positive impression of its friendly atmosphere.
This experience solidified her passion, leading her to relocate to Skydive Arizona post-college.
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Amy Chmelecki has spent nearly three decades pushing the boundaries of human flight, amassing over 20,000 skydives and 2,000 hours of wind tunnel time. A true trailblazer, Amy holds an astonishing 25 skydiving world records, 3 world titles, and 9 national titles across disciplines like freefly, freestyle, vertical formation skydiving, and dynamic 4-way.
Amy began her skydiving journey in 1995 at The Ranch in New York and has since become one of the sport’s most recognizable figures. As a proud member of the Red Bull Air Force since 2013, Amy has performed jaw-dropping stunts like flying a wingsuit formation over Manhattan and landing on a barge in the Hudson River. She’s also taken her skills to Hollywood, serving as a skydiving stunt double in films like The Mummy and San Andreas, and performing in high-profile commercials for brands like Verizon and Kia.
Off the screen, Amy is a co-owner of Broken Records LLC and the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team, where she continues to inspire others by organizing groundbreaking events and world record attempts. In 2022, her incredible contributions to the sport were recognized when she was inducted into the International Skydiving Hall of Fame.
With a career defined by innovation, passion, and precision, Amy’s story is nothing short of extraordinary.
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