Yannick Bisson
Professional skydiver
Biography
A professional skydiver and endurance sports enthusiast, Yannick Bisson embodies the new generation of versatile athletes who constantly push the boundaries of performance. Currently a Civil Engineering student at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montreal, he balances academic rigor with ambitious athletic projects that take him around the globe. For Yannick, sport is much more than a discipline; it is a catalyst for self-transcendence and a means of expression where determination and audacity meet to turn every challenge into an international success.
Background
Yannick’s journey is that of an aerial prodigy whose evolution began at the age of six in indoor skydiving. A multi-disciplinary athlete, he forged his mental and physical resilience through competitive hockey and alpine skiing in student-athlete programs before dedicating himself fully to high-level skydiving. Quickly recruited by an elite junior team in Toronto, he made his mark by winning prestigious world titles in Bahrain and Poland. Now a member of the Canadian national team, an instructor, and a camera flyer with nearly 3,000 jumps to his credit, he also excels on the ground through his endurance in sports. From Ironman 70.3 triathlons to trail running, Yannick transposes the precision of the sky to the demands of long-distance trails.
Career Highlights
2025
– Canadian Skydiving Championships – Gold Medal
– Ironman 70.3 – Maine, USA – 4:47
2024
– Ironman 70.3 (no swim) – Mont-Tremblant, Canada – 4:31
2023
– Canadian Skydiving Championships – Gold Medal
2021
– Dubai International Parachuting Championship – Dubai, UAE – Silver Medal (Open)
– Canadian Skydiving Championships – Gold Medal
– Canadian National Skydiving Team (Canopy Piloting) – Nomination
2019
– Canadian Skydiving Championships – Gold Medal
2018
– Indoor Skydiving World Cup – Poland – Gold Medal (Junior)
2017
– Indoor Skydiving World Championships – Canada – Silver Medal (Junior)
2016
– Indoor Skydiving World Cup – Bahrain – Gold Medal (Junior)
2014
– World Challenge – Bedford, England – 4th Place
Next Challenges
Yannick continues to strive for excellence with an impressive roadmap for the coming years. His focus is currently on the QMT 80km and a 6-hour trail race in Gatineau to refine his mountain endurance. On a technical level, he is actively preparing for the 2027 Canadian Skydiving Championships, where he aims for the podium in 4-way formation and canopy piloting. Finally, he has set two major goals to complete this cycle: earning his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and crossing the finish line of his first Full Ironman (140.6).