Javier López, tricampeón del Mundo de Kitesurf strapless.

Javier López, three-time strapless kitesurfing world champion.

July 23, 2023

Javier López, the young rider from Huelva, has become a three-time World Kitesurfing Champion, stunning the world with his impressive strapless riding skills. At just 15 years old, Javier has achieved this title for the third time in the Under-16 category, demonstrating exceptional talent for his young age.

From a very early age, Javier showed an interest in water sports. At 3 years old, he was already riding his first surfboard on La Canaleta beach, and at 7, despite his short stature, he began kitesurfing under the watchful eye of his father, who always supported his dream. Training with renowned riders such as Rafael Castillo and Rubén Cano on Isla Canela beach, his rapid progress was astonishing, promising a promising future in this sport.

Although her first exposure was to surfing and paddleboarding, it was kitesurfing that captured her heart. At age 9, she ventured into strapless surfing, which requires innate skill and great control on the board, a choice that has proven to be a good one.

Javier has not only excelled nationally, but has also made his mark internationally. At 13, he was already crowned Under-15 World Champion at the World Championships, beating older competitors. For him, kitesurfing is not just a sport, but a source of liberation and tranquility, where all his problems disappear, leaving only the freedom he feels while riding the waves.

The Huelva-born rider, currently ranked fifth in the world, isn't content with his current achievements. His goal is to reach the top spot in the world and win a World Championship, challenging experienced stars twice his age.

Despite his success and undeniable talent, Javier López is still just an ordinary 15-year-old teenager, but with an exceptional gift on the waves. With unwavering dedication and the wind at his back, Javier has the potential to become a kitesurfing legend and continue to amaze the world with his incredible skill on the board. Without a doubt, this young athlete promises many more exciting feats in the future and remains an inspiration to all lovers of this exciting water sport.