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Lesley Gale

International Skydiving Hall of Fame

Lesley Gale

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Holds 11 World records, 3 British records, and 4 European records in skydiving.
Editor of British Skydiving’s magazine from 1996 to 2010, earning the Royal Aero Club Nexus Trophy for Aviation Journalism in 2009.
Launched SkydiveMag.com in 2013, which has become one of the most-read skydiving magazines globally.
Captained the Brit Chicks 8-way team from 2007 to 2018.
A key organizer for 20 female world, national, and European records, focusing on increasing skills and participation among female skydivers.
Inducted: 2021 Country: Scotland
Class Of 2021
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Lesley Gale has been a key organizer for 20 female world, national and European Records, devoting her time to increase skills and participation of female skydivers. Lesley captained Brit Chicks 8-way 2007-2018, the only all-female national 8-way team. Brit Chicks events raised $120,000 for charities and generated $500,000 of publicity for the Red Cross. She has over 100 medals and 34 world/national records. Lesley was editor of the BPA magazine from 1996 to 2010, receiving the Royal Aero Club Nexus Trophy for Aviation Journalism in 2009. She launched her online magazine in 2013, an invaluable resource for our worldwide community.

Born: September 2, 1964

Career Stats

11,000 Total
Jumps
11 World
Records

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