Luigi Cani facts for kids

Luigi Cani - Skydiver

Luigi Cani (born December 4, 1970) is a super cool Brazilian athlete! He's famous for being a stunt performer and a producer of films. Luigi is especially well-known in the world of parachuting, where he does incredible jumps and flights. He's always pushing the limits of what's possible in the sky!

Amazing Skydiving Achievements

Luigi Cani has achieved many amazing things in his career. He holds several world records and has been the first to do many incredible stunts.

First-Ever Skydiving Feats

Luigi is a true pioneer, often being the first to try new and exciting skydiving techniques.

• Flying Through the Alps (2000): Luigi and his team were the first skydivers to fly very close to the mountains in the Swiss Alps. This amazing feat helped create a new sport called Speed flying, which is all about flying super fast and close to the ground.
• Landing on Mont Blanc (2002): He and his teammates were the first to land their parachutes right on top of Mont Blanc, which is the highest mountain in Europe! Imagine landing on the very top of a giant peak.
• XRW: Flying with a Wingsuit (2004): Luigi was the first skydiver to fly his high-performance parachute very close to someone wearing a Wingsuit. This created a new sport called "XRW," which combines the thrill of wingsuit flying with precise parachute control.
• Motorcycle Jump into the Grand Canyon (2006): In an unbelievable stunt, Luigi was the first person to ride a motorcycle at 160 km/h (100 mph) right into the Grand Canyon! He then used a wingsuit and parachute to land safely.
• Wingsuit Flight by Christ the Redeemer (2007): He flew his wingsuit incredibly close, within 5 meters, of the famous Statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro. This was a breathtaking and precise flight.
• Flying with a Jet Fighter (2010): Luigi was the first person to fly a wingsuit in close formation with a real jet fighter aircraft! This shows incredible skill and control.
• Motorcycle Jump off Rio-Niterói Bridge (2010): He was the first person to ride a motorcycle off the huge Rio-Niterói bridge over Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Another daring stunt!
• Re-entering an Airplane in Free Fall (2010): Luigi was the first Brazilian skydiver to actually re-enter an airplane while still in free fall! This is a very difficult and dangerous maneuver.
• Wingsuit Flight Between Petronas Towers (2011): He was the first person to fly a wingsuit right between the famous Petronas Towers in Malaysia. This required incredible precision and bravery.

World Records and Top Performance

Luigi Cani has also set records for speed and parachute performance.

• Smallest Parachute Ever (2000, 2004, 2008, 2021): He has jumped and landed with the smallest parachute ever, called the SLeia 34. This shows his amazing control and confidence.
• Fastest Speed Flying (2000, 2004, 2008): He holds the record for the fastest speed flying with a high-performance parachute.
• Top Parachute Pilot (2000-2004): For five years in a row, Luigi was recognized as one of the world's top 10 High Performance Parachute Pilots. This means he's among the best at controlling his parachute with incredible skill.
• Fastest Free Fall (2005): He set a world record for the fastest free fall speed, reaching an incredible 343 mph (552 km/h) while in a streamlined body position. That's faster than many race cars!

Coaching Elite Troops

• Training the Military (2008-2010): Luigi was hired by the USA Military to coach elite troops like the Navy Seals and Special Forces. He taught them advanced skydiving techniques, showing how much trust and respect he has earned in the world of extreme sports.

TV Appearances

Luigi Cani has also shared his adventures and knowledge on television.

• Sports Reporter (2003, 2011): He worked as a sports reporter for ESPN Brazil and GLOBO TV, sharing exciting news from the world of extreme sports.
• TV Show Host (2005, 2006, 2011): Luigi hosted several TV series, including "Gravity Quest" on SPORTV, a show on Globo TV called "Cald Huck," "Sem Asas" on OFF, and "2-Elementos" on MULTISHOW. These shows allowed him to share his passion for adventure with many viewers.