BIO
Born in Brussels, Belgium, Cedric has always been involved in action sports.
He started skydiving in 1993, B.A.S.E jumping in 1995 and wingsuit flying in 1999, he totalizes now over 10.000 skydives and almost 2000 BASEjumps (jumps from fixed objects).
Since 1999, Cedric is a full time Red Bull Athlete, travelling the world in search of new adventures and challenging projects pushing the limits of human flying.
BASEjumping fits my personality precisely, it's all about freedom, speed and pushing yourself, it takes me to amazing places, teaches me respect for the environment and others, motivates me to improve, and keeps me humble on those high gravity days.
"it's been a thrill so far and my passion for human flying is growing every year"
His main focus today is flying his wingsuit, "it is for me the most natural way a human can fly and the new technologies allow us to reach a glide ratio of 4/1, which was not possible a few years ago, this is the beginning of a new era".
"Spending time on the road, meeting new friend all over the world, being in the mountains and close to the element, sharing and inspiring, this is what keeps me moving and fascinates me, basejumping is my way to live a free, mindful and nomad lifestyle."
As with most gifted athletes, Cedric has the ability and dexterity to bridge the gap between different sports. He is a proficient skier, surfer and a competitive golfer with a single handicap, formerly a member of the Belgian National Team.
Beside being a full time athlete, Cedric is also graduated in Performance Psychology, fluent in French, English, Dutch, German, and Spanish, he began his coaching vocation by giving professional athletes the mental preparation necessary to achieve their goals and unleash their full potential.
Cedric brings a unique edge and inspirational perspective to coaching. In extreme sports where one is expected to deliver under high pressure environments, focus, awareness and vision have been instrumental to his consistent performance and survival. Coupled with his tremendous wealth of experience and passion, Cedric also possesses an innate sensitivity in understanding the needs of others; therefore, the ability to help individuals in achieving success and attaining their goals.
For Cedric, it’s also about living a comprehensive lifestyle. This includes diet and nutrition, exposure to sunlight and nature, getting sufficient rest and feeding the mind with healthy insights and generating positive thoughts.
Cedric‘s attention to detail and honesty brings integrity to his programs. His creativity and flexibility allows him to personalize them depending on the needs of each individual or corporation. Cedric’s coaching philosophy and tools are the driving force behind achieving breakthroughs, enjoying success and fulfillment, both in your personal and professional life.
Reinvent yourself and step out of your comfort zone!
Cedric Dumont, Pro Athlete / Performance Trainer