Top 20 Kite Surfing Champions of All Time

Kitesurfing has evolved into a dynamic sport with numerous athletes achieving remarkable feats. Here’s a curated list of top kitesurfing champions, categorized by gender:

Top 20 Male Kitesurfing Champions:

1. Carlos Mario (Brazil) – Renowned for his freestyle prowess, he clinched the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Freestyle Kite Men’s World Championship.
2. Gianmaria Coccoluto (Italy) – A consistent performer, securing the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Freestyle Kite Men’s World Championship runner-up position.
3. Maxime Chabloz (Switzerland) – A rising star in freestyle kitesurfing, finishing third in the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Freestyle Kite Men’s World Championship.
4. Airton Cozzolino (Italy) – A versatile rider excelling in freestyle and wave disciplines, known for his innovative tricks.
5. Kevin Langeree (Netherlands) – A multiple-time Red Bull King of the Air champion, celebrated for his big air skills.
6. Aaron Hadlow (United Kingdom) – A five-time World Champion, recognized for his freestyle and big air achievements.
7. Liam Whaley (Spain) – A prominent freestyle rider with multiple podium finishes in international competitions.
8. Youri Zoon (Netherlands) – A former World Champion, known for his technical freestyle riding.
9. Christophe Tack (Belgium) – A freestyle specialist with notable competition victories.
10. Alex Pastor (Spain) – A consistent performer in freestyle events, with multiple podium finishes.
11. Bruno Lemos (Brazil) – A rising talent in freestyle kitesurfing, known for his dynamic style.
12. Sebastian Ribeiro (Brazil) – A strong competitor in freestyle events, with several top finishes.
13. Matchu Lopes (Cape Verde) – A versatile rider excelling in freestyle and wave disciplines.
14. Pedro Matos (Portugal) – A skilled freestyle rider with notable competition results.
15. James Carew (Australia) – A rising star in freestyle kitesurfing, known for his powerful riding style.
16. Mitu Monteiro (Cape Verde) – A wave riding specialist with multiple competition victories.
17. Guilly Brandao (Brazil) – A wave riding expert with notable achievements in international competitions.
18. Keahi de Aboitiz (Australia) – A wave riding champion with multiple World Championship titles.
19. Ruben Lenten (Netherlands) – A big air specialist known for his high-flying tricks.
20. Jesse Richman (USA) – A big air and freestyle rider with multiple competition wins.

Top 20 Female Kitesurfing Champions:

1. Mikaili Sol (Brazil) – A freestyle prodigy, securing the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Freestyle Kite Women’s World Championship.
2. Bruna Kajiya (Brazil) – A freestyle legend with multiple World Championship titles.
3. Claudia León (Spain) – A rising star in freestyle kitesurfing, known for her dynamic style.
4. Hannah Whiteley (United Kingdom) – A versatile rider excelling in freestyle and big air disciplines.
5. Pippa van Iersel (Netherlands) – A strong competitor in freestyle events, with several top finishes.
6. Rita Arnaus (Spain) – A freestyle specialist with notable competition results.
7. Capucine Delannoy (France) – A rising talent in freestyle kitesurfing, known for her powerful riding style.
8. Jalou Langeree (Netherlands) – A wave riding champion with multiple World Championship titles.
9. Ines Correia (Portugal) – A wave riding specialist with notable achievements in international competitions.
10. Steph Bridge (United Kingdom) – A course racing champion with multiple World Championship titles.
11. Erika Heineken (USA) – A course racing expert with several top finishes in international competitions.
12. Leonie Meyer (Germany) – A rising star in freestyle kitesurfing, known for her dynamic style.
13. Lauriane Nolot (France) – A strong competitor in freestyle events, with several top finishes.
14. Eleanor Aldridge (United Kingdom) – A freestyle rider with notable competition results.
15. Capucine Delannoy (France) – A rising talent in freestyle kitesurfing, known for her powerful riding style.
16. Mikaili Sol (Brazil) – A freestyle prodigy, securing the 2023 Qatar Airways GKA Freestyle Kite Women’s World Championship.
17. Bruna Kajiya (Brazil) – A freestyle legend with multiple World Championship titles.
18. Claudia León (Spain) – A rising star in freestyle kitesurfing, known for her dynamic style.