A Champion's Journey Episode 5: Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld, World Champion and Sport Skydiving Icon

Welcome to episode 5 of, A Champion’s Journey. I recently had the unforeseen and incredible opportunity to have a conversation with one of my heroes, Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld. 

Dan B.C. is a six-time World Champion skydiver and co-founder of the highly successful skydiving team, Arizona Airspeed. 

While training for competition in 1992, Dan survived a catastrophic plane crash which killed 16 people, including two members of his own skydiving team. He spent six weeks in a coma with severe traumatic injuries which included a broken neck and collapsed lung. During his long and painful road to recovery, Dan resolved to rebuild his strength and make his return to competitive skydiving.

Not only did Dan return to skydiving, but he went on to lead his team in winning an impressive SIX World Championship titles. After spending nearly 40 years in the sport, Dan has enjoyed continued success, not just  as a competitor but as a coach, role model, and mentor. In addition, he continues to motivate and inspire countless others with his remarkable story as an author and public speaker. Dan’s book, “Above All Else,” gives a detailed and personal account of his deeply emotional and profoundly inspirational journey.