SALT LAKE CITY — Two Utah women have soared into the record books — and into history — after setting a world record at the FIA World Cup of Wingsuit Flying in the Czech Republic.
Elizabeth Brott, 29, of Salt Lake City, and Becca Jordan, 27, of Moab, achieved 12 grips in a single round, a new record in acrobatic wingsuit flying. Even more remarkable: they did it as one of the first all-female teams ever to compete at the global event.
“It feels fierce to have accomplished this,” Jordan said. “It’s an honor to be one of the first all-female teams. The opportunity for women in this sport is so high.”
Flying Like Birds — and Breaking Barriers
Wingsuit flying, often described as “human flight,” involves wearing a fabric suit with webbing between the arms and legs that allows skydivers to glide at speeds exceeding 200 mph.
Brott and Jordan competed in acrobatic flying, which includes two performers and a camera flyer who capture artistic routines midair. Their 12 perfectly timed grips between maneuvers set the new record — showcasing precision, teamwork, and courage.
“I never thought I’d be jumping out of airplanes, competing, and breaking records,” Brott said. “But here I am! It feels amazing.”
From First Jumps to World Champions
Brott began skydiving at 19. Initially pursuing a private pilot’s license, she realized flying a plane wasn’t the only way to soar.
“I ran out of money halfway through flight school,” she recalled, laughing. “So I decided — I’ll just fly myself!”
Jordan discovered wingsuit flying through climbing friends in 2018. What captivated her wasn’t the adrenaline rush — it was the serenity.
“People think wingsuiting is just for adrenaline junkies, but to me, it’s calming,” she said. “It’s a beautiful, present focus — almost like meditation in the sky.”
Inspiring More Women to Take Flight
The pair hopes their success will open doors for more women in the male-dominated world of skydiving and aviation sports.
“We became the first all-female team to compete at nationals last year,” Jordan said. “That’s what inspired us to go even further.”
Brott, who is also an engineer, says her experience in another male-dominated field taught her how to push forward despite bias.
“Being an engineer helped me navigate unconscious biases,” she said. “Now I get to do that in the sky, too.”
What’s Next
The duo continues to compete — including at the 2025 USPA National Skydiving Championships in Lake Elsinore, California — and have earned coaching credentials to help others learn to wingsuit safely.
You can follow their journey and advocacy for women in extreme sports on Instagram at @toughtampons.
