Mery Rose
A Life Between Heaven and Earth!
"The higher we are flown, the more humbly we should walk."
—Mery Rose
Mery Rose embarked on her skydiving journey at just 19, breaking barriers as a civilian at the Military Police Academy in Brazil when there was no female military in her country. Her courage was so remarkable that even the Commander, Colonel Canuto Tupy Caldas (now deceased), questioned her with a phrase that is now famous worldwide: "How could you insist on jumping out of a perfectly good airplane?" He said. "I would never do it, even if someone paid me 1 million dollars." He added.
In the 1980s, Mery Rose's achievements in Brazilian parachuting history were unparalleled. However, her unwavering commitment to her sport and quest for one FAI world title truly pushed her flights to new horizons. With a resolute spirit, she boldly decided to leave Brazil and start a new chapter in the USA as a member of the US Parachute Team. (USPT). "To win a world title, I must train and compete with the best." She said. Her dedication and perseverance are inspiring, a testament to the power of commitment in achieving dreams.
Mery Rose holds the record for 6,988 jumps and has several national and international titles. Her family considers her a “citizen of the world” or a "globetrotter," as she has traveled around the globe several times. Her dream of winning a FAI world title as a member of USPT became a reality. With exceptional sportsmanship, breathtaking energy, and an extraordinary ability to high-fly, she carved her name in the history of world skydiving as one of the most talented female athletes in the accuracy landing discipline— the great love of her life..
Mery Rose is a great artista! Her vision for the future is as bold as her jumps: She envisions herself ' jumping in the next 100 years,' a future she hopes to be a part of. This vision reflects her adventurous spirit and positive outlook, a testament to her big love for skydiving. When asked about the sensation of skydiving, she responded with a broad smile, "It's guaranteed fun!"
"Mery Rose, where do all your energy and good vibes come from?" —"From the brightest airs of Blue Skies!" The answer is as romantic as it is poetic!
Ghost Riders in the Skies
San Francisco
BEST LIFE AWARDS
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6.988 Skydives
17 USPA National Medals
Parachutist Magazine Profiled
22.000 ft. High Altitude Jump
POPS World Overall Silver Medal
FAI WPC Overall Team Silver Medal
15-Years US Parachute Team Member
FAI WPC Accuracy Team Bronze Medal
POPS World Championship Bronze Medal
Guinness Book World Record - 197 jumpers
Brazilian Skydiver Women's First FAI Medals
First Brazilian Woman to Reach 1,000 Jumps
FAI World Cup Accuracy Team Bronze Medal
POPS World Championship Team Gold Medal
11-Times Brazilian Classic Parachute Champion
Dubai FAI WPC Mondial Overall Team 4th Place
Three-time Athlete of the Year - State of Maranhão
Chicago FAI WPC Mondial Overall Team 4th Place
POPS World Championship 2001-Athlete Of The Year
Brazilian Women Skydiving FAI Sporting Licence No.1
1st Woman to Perform a Ram-Air Parachute Jump in Brazil
2012 Serbia Cup - Absolute-General Category 2-gold medals
1st and Only Brazilian to Win FAI Medals in Classic Parachute
1st Brazil's Woman to Achieve 1000/2000/3000... 6.988 Skydives ...
Tomorrow is promised to no one.
So enjoy the flight of life!
Classic Parachute - Accuracy & Style.
Accuracy and Style are the first two competitive disciplines in skydiving; they run off together and are known as "the Classics." It's a team event with five athletes and individual challenges. — Skydiving is often lauded as a sport where men and women can compete on equal terms. The Accuracy thrill captivates competitors and spectators alike.
Team
The team jumps together from 3,500 feet and makes 10 jumps. The first 8 rounds contribute to the team score, and the last 2 rounds help the athlete in the individual.
For the team event, the maximum number of rounds is 8, with a minimum number of 5 required to qualify for an event - just the best of 4 is used.
Accuracy
In accuracy, the athlete guides their canopy to hit the electronic target known as "dead center," which has a diameter of 2 centimeters (a little less than an inch), on the ground, placed on top of a soft surface (Air Mattress), measuring 5 meters in diameter.
FAI World Cup 2005
Skydive Stupino
Russia
Style
During the style event, the competitor demonstrates a high level of physical and mental control. The athlete performs a series of six predetermined moves in freefall as precisely and quickly as possible. These moves include a 360-degree left turn, a 360-degree right turn, and a back loop. The series is then repeated.
A Successful athlete embodies unique skills that drive them to excel. Key elements include natural talent, proper nutrition, rigorous physical training, and the invaluable support of a coach, all honed through years of dedication. Achieving greatness demands time, intense focus, and significant mental and physical resilience. Importantly, emotional intelligence plays a vital role in navigating competition challenges and enhancing overall performance.
Mery Rose on Target.
The "Classic" parachute has become my favorite accuracy canopy for the last 27 years. It allows for smooth, precise, and light flight and provides maximum control over the landing zone. Thank You, Eiff Aerodynamics, Inc.
The FAI World Parachuting Championships Mondial 2012 took place at SkyDive Dubai, located at 'The Palm Marina,' under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He is an Emirati Royal, Crown Prince of Dubai, skydiver and Skydive Dubai owner . The 12-day championship competition concluded on December 9, 2012, with a record-breaking participation of over 1600 competitors from 57 countries.
Enjoy the flight of life!
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