Flying high: Army competitors claim massive medal haul at British Indoor Skydiving Nationals

Five British Army athletes have delivered standout performances at the British Indoor Skydiving National Championships, securing an impressive haul of eight medals overall and two qualifications for next year's World Championships.

All five members of the British Army contingent finished on the podium, competing against top talent from across the UK.

Leading the charge was Lieutenant Colonel Anna Lea of the Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS), who won gold in the 4-way event. Her victory alongside her teammates marks her fifth consecutive national title and secures her a place at next year's World Championships.

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Joining her at the 2027 Worlds will be Major Elise Sharp of the Royal Signals (RSigs), who also booked her own qualification after winning gold in Vertical Formation Skydiving, as well as adding a silver medal in the 2-way dynamic discipline. 

Elsewhere in the wind tunnel, Captain Ezra Attwood of the Royal Engineers (RE) enjoyed a prolific weekend, walking away with three medals in total – claiming double gold in the Freefly B and Mega Tube Race events, alongside a silver in the Senior 8-way.

The medal sweep was rounded out by Major Lucy Scott of the Royal Artillery (RA), who won silver in the Intermediate 8-way, and Private Lucy Rathbone (RAMS), who claimed bronze in the Rookie 4-way.

These results highlight a period of sustained growth and competitive success for military indoor skydiving as the team looks ahead to international competition in 2027.