The desert skies over Eloy once again became the proving ground for the planet’s top canopy pilots. From Accuracy to Freestyle, the 12th FAI World Cup of Canopy Piloting and the 6th FAI European Championship showcased skill, speed, and precision at the highest level. Skydive Arizona was proud to host this international gathering, where world-class athletes pushed the limits of performance across four intense days of competition.
Overall Results – World Cup of Canopy Piloting
| Rank | Name | Country | Points |
| 1 | Cedric Veiga Rios | FRA | 839.040 |
| 2 | Curt Bartholomew | USA | 838.461 |
| 3 | Justin Price | USA | 783.613 |
Accuracy Champions
World Cup Winner
Armando Fattoruso (ITA) — 275.791
European Championship Winner
Armando Fattoruso (ITA) — 277.444
Distance Winners
World Cup Winner
Cedric Veiga Rios (FRA) — 300.000
European Championship Winner
Cedric Veiga Rios (FRA) — 300.000
Speed Leaders
World Cup Winner
Cedric Veiga Rios (FRA) — 296.540
European Championship Winner
Cedric Veiga Rios (FRA) — 300.000
Freestyle Competition
World Cup – Top 3
| Rank | Name | Country | Points |
| 1 | Curt Bartholomew | USA | 299.773 |
| 2 | Justin Price | USA | 284.149 |
| 3 | Armando Fattoruso | ITA | 236.467 |
European Championship – Top 3
| Rank | Name | Country | Points |
| 1 | Armando Fattoruso | ITA | 283.830 |
| 2 | Mario Fattoruso | ITA | 273.562 |
| 3 | Martin Reynolds | GBR | 162.647 |
National Team Champions
World Cup – Teams
| Rank | Nation | Points |
| 1 | France | 2193.956 |
| 2 | UAE | 2085.037 |
| 3 | USA | 2059.929 |
European Championship – Teams
| Rank | Nation | Points |
| 1 | France | 2208.350 |
| 2 | Italy | 1969.722 |
| 3 | Germany | 1366.593 |
Event Highlights – Daily Video Recaps
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Closing Ceremony
Key Technical Takeaways
- Cedric Veiga Rios (FRA) dominated across disciplines, with perfect scores in Distance and Speed.
- Curt Bartholomew (USA) and Justin Price (USA) confirmed their place among the world’s most consistent canopy pilots.
- Armando Fattoruso (ITA) proved unbeatable in Accuracy, securing titles at both World Cup and European Championship.
- France and Italy stood out at team level, securing gold with depth and consistency across pilots.
For the full official results, please visit the World Skydiving Federation results page.
The 2025 FAI World Cup of Canopy Piloting at Skydive Arizona once again highlighted Eloy’s role as the stage where champions are made and legends are confirmed. From technical excellence to creative freestyle performances, the event set the bar high for the future of canopy piloting.
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The Skydive Arizona Team