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The two top spots have been reserved for Arizona Airspeed and Golden Knights for many years. Both teams have to extend their lineups and invite other Formation Skydiving competitors to fill the open slots. Both events are still very competitive, and there is a serious medal count at the end of the Formation Skydiving championships.
Arizona Airspeed dominated the overall placing until 2010. This changed when the Golden Knights resumed their 8-way training and competition in 2009 and eventually won USPA gold in 8-way, 10-way and 16-way in 2011. The Golden Knights and their lineups have won all 8-way, 10-way and 16-way gold medals ever since, except in 16-way last year where they did not compete.
USPA Nationals 2016 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Total | Avg | |
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Rank | 4-way Open | 20,D,E,22 | M,9,5 | 12,8,7 | H,L,16,15 | F,A,N,J,17 | G,6,3 | K,B,Q,P,C | 18,10,11 | 13,21,4 | 14,1,19 | Total | Avg |
1 | Arizona Airspeed | 22 | 37 | 21 | 24 | 39 | 21 | 47 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 265 | 26.5 |
2 | SDC Rhythm XP | 23 | 35 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 19 | 45 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 238 | 23.8 |
3 | Golden Knights | 20 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 33 | 19 | 38 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 223 | 22.3 |
USPA Nationals 2016 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Total | Avg | |
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Rank | 8-way Open | D,21,C,22 | 2,4,A | 16,5,E | F,7,M,13 | 11,P,18 | 3,1,L | H,Q,O,17 | 6,8,14 | 10,12,15 | N,20,G,9 | Total | Avg |
1 | Golden Knights | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 210 | 21.0 |
2 | Arizona Airspeed | 14 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 176 | 17.6 |
3 | Amphibious Attack Tigers | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 122 | 12.2 |
Jennifer Davidson actually received exactly the same medals as her husband Matt. She competed in 4-way, 10-way and 16-way and was the official alternate for the 8-way team. Her 4-way Women lineup did not compete at the national championships, and she joined the pickup team in 4-way Open.
World champion videographer Scott Janise collected the same medals, as well. He was filming the 4-way Open Class team and was the alternate in 8-way. Then he performed in front of the camera in 10-way and 16-way and won two more gold medals in these events.
USPA Nationals 2016 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Total | Avg | |
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Rank | 16-way Open | H,J,3 | 5,F | E,1 | G,4 | 6,A | 7,2 | Total | Avg |
1 | Golden Knights | 12 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 61 | 10.2 |
2 | Arizona Airspeed | 4 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 48 | 8.0 |
3 | Deguello 17 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 44 | 7.3 |
USPA Nationals 2016 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Total | Avg | |
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Rank | 10-way Speed | Roger Rabbit | Box Score | Raeford Dragon | Wedge | Hand Prop | Star | Total | Avg |
1 | Golden Knights | 13.11 | 12.97 | 11.60 | 11.78 | 16.79 | 11.89 | 78.14 | 13.02 |
2 | Arizona Airspeed | 14.45 | 14.28 | 13.63 | 10.22 | 17.23 | 11.78 | 81.59 | 13.60 |
3 | Butterfly Kisses and Dandelion | 18.95 | 18.03 | 14.98 | 14.18 | 15.27 | 14.19 | 96.60 | 15.93 |
He steps back after winning his third consecutive world championship title at the FAI Mondial 2016, where the Golden Knights finished with the highest meet average in the history of 8-way competition.
The three gold medals and the 3rd place in his secretly favorite event put some additional icing on his retirement cake. It is hard to imagine a Golden Knights lineup without Kurt Isenbarger, but it seems to become a reality now. His 4-way team mates Sean Sweeney and Matt Davidson will continue in 8-way, where David Flynn will replace Kurt Isenbarger. Jennifer Davidson's plans are unknown...