About me
I'm Kevin, an explorer of extreme sports.
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Photographer
Based in Huzhou & Hangzhou, China
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About me
I’m Kevin, an explorer who loves learning and extreme sports; the courage and self-discipline I’ve forged through activities like skydiving and diving
not only fuel my academic growth, but also inspire me to capture every limit-pushing moment on camera.
Life
Moments
I love sports and embrace adventure; I draw energy
from physical activity.
Basketball Team Captain & HISAC U19 Champion, High Jump & 4x100m Gold Medalist, Rugby Player, and Sports Minister organizing events.
Rugby’s intense physicality taught me to stay
calm under pressure.
Skydiving
Imagine leaping from an altitude
of 14,000 feet.
AP Art/Photography
AP Art/Photography
Led basketball team to
championship
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I'm Kevin, an explorer passionate about both academics and extreme sports. Activities like skydiving, diving, skiing, and hiking have taught me courage, risk assessment, and self-discipline, while photography allows me to capture every limit-pushing moment. To me, life is an ongoing journey of challenging myself and pushing boundaries.
About me
Fear is an instinct of living
beings; courage is the anthem
of humanity.
Zekai Cao is a high school student at OTIA, an explorer passionate about both academics and extreme sports.
Interactive Resume
Olive Tree International Academy (OTIA) | Expected Graduation 2027，Duke of Edinburgh Silver, BPA National Bronze, HISAC U19 Basketball Champion, High Jump/Relay Gold.
USPA Skydiving License, PADI OW (23m), PADI Free Diving 2-Star (18m)
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Duke of Edinburgh Silver
Overcoming high-altitude treks and extreme outdoor challenges forged my wilderness survival skills,
leadership, and unyielding resilience
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BPA National Bronze
As team leader in a business simulation competition, I guided my team through analysis and strategy design,
demonstrating exceptional coordination and business potential.
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HISAC U19 Basketball Champion
Serving as small forward and team core, I led our squad to the championship title through tactical
precision and seamless teamwork.
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High Jump/Relay Gold
Leveraged explosiveness and vertical jump to win gold in the high jump, while pushing limits through seamless
handoffs in the 4x100m relay.
Awards and Certificates
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Certificates
Obtained
Certificates:
USPA Skydiving License
PADI OW (23m)
PADI Free Diving 2-Star (18m)
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February 27, 2026
USPA Skydiving License
February 27, 2026
September 30, 2024
PADI OW (23m)
PADI Free Diving 2-Star (18m)
FAQ
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I’m Kevin, an explorer who loves learning and extreme sports; the courage and self-discipline I’ve forged through activities like skydiving and diving not only fuel my academic growth, but also inspire me to capture every limit-pushing moment on camera.
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Any questions?
How did you overcome your initial academic struggles in high school?
- Challenge: Entered high school with limited English, struggling in AP courses and falling below average.
- Actions: Chatted daily with foreign teachers, built vocabulary, sought peer help, and exercised 2 hours daily for stress relief.
- Outcome: Boosted English and learning efficiency, steadily raised grades, and developed a calm mindset.
How did you demonstrate leadership and teamwork in the BPA Competition?
- Team Challenge: Early internal conflicts and vague task division delayed the project.
- Actions: Integrated team ideas, assigned tasks by individual strengths, and supported struggling teammates.
- Outcome: Resolved team friction through effective collaboration and won the BPA National Bronze Award.
What extreme sports have you mastered, and what key soft skills did you gain?
- Sports Milestones:
- Skydiving: USPA certified with 40+ solo jumps.
- Diving: PADI OW (23m) and Freediver 2-Star (18m) certified.
- Trekking: Trekked Yubeng (4,000m) and Longgu Mountain (4,800m); earned Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award.
- Skill Transfer:
- Skydiving: Sharpened risk control and quick decision-making under uncertainty.
- Diving: Built composure and strict adherence to safety protocols under pressure.
- Trekking: Fostered resilience, endurance, and empathetic team leadership.
How did you demonstrate empathetic leadership as captain during high-altitude trekking?
- Situation: Teammates suffered severe altitude sickness and exhaustion, nearly giving up.
- Actions: Carried their heavy packs, slowed team pace, and offered constant support while helping them forward.
- Outcome: Restored team morale, leading everyone safely to camp.
Beyond academics and sports, what are your lifestyle and personal interests?
- Lifestyle: Daily 2-hour workouts for stress relief; passionate about visual arts.
- Talents: Close-up magic performer; acted in Halloween promo video; studies AP 2D Art & Photography.
- Campus Roles: Hosted a 300–400 audience Christmas Gala; 2-year Volunteer Coordinator for NHSDLC debate tournaments.
Let’s make it happen. Contact me today!
Bridging Extreme Exploration
with Strategic Leadership.
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