The ten most famous kiters in the world 🌍
1. Gisela Pulido. The Spaniard is the world kitesurfing champion with the most titles, with 10 in total. She is one of Spain's most recognized athletes and has been the face of several international brands.
2. Karolina Winkowska. The Polish athlete is Gisela Pulido's main rival in the recent world championships. She is one of the youngest athletes to win a world title, at 18 years old.
3. Rob Douglas. The Boston-born American is one of the world's most popular kitesurfers. He's known for his kitesurfing stunts and videos, as well as his RACE speed record of 55.65 kilometers.
4. Aaron Hadlow. The British rider is another of the world's most popular kitesurfers. He's known for his freestyle maneuvers and for being the first kitesurfer to land a triple 1080 jump. He's a five-time world champion.
5. Liam Whaley. The Briton is one of the world's youngest and most promising kitesurfers. He's known for his acrobatics and for winning the 2022 freestyle world championship.
6. Alex Caizergues. The Frenchman is one of the world's most renowned kitesurfers. He's known for his maneuvers in waves and for winning the 2015 World Wave Championship. He also holds five world championships and a kitespeed record of 107.3 km/h.
7. Sarah-Quita Offringa. From Aruba in the Caribbean, this windsurfing champion with 21 world titles is also one of the most successful kitesurfers in the world. She is known for her maneuvers in waves.
8. Kevin Langeree. He is a Dutch kiteboarder who has won numerous awards, including the Freestyle World Championship in 2018 and 2020. He is known for his highly acrobatic and innovative freestyle maneuvers. He is also an ambassador for kiteboarding and has helped popularize the sport worldwide.
9. Mitu Monteiro. Mitu is a Brazilian kiteboarder who has won numerous awards, including the 2017 Freestyle World Championship. He is known for his highly acrobatic and innovative freestyle maneuvers. He is also an ambassador for kiteboarding and has helped popularize the sport worldwide.
10. Annelous Lammerts. The Dutchwoman is one of the world's best kitesurfers. She's known for her highly acrobatic and innovative freestyle maneuvers. She's also an ambassador for kiteboarding and has helped popularize the sport among women.
This list is based on their popularity, sporting achievements, and contributions to the sport of kitesurfing. But I'm sure you've got Andrea's triple counter loop in mind, or Carlos Aldaravi's one-minute handtime, or you've even thought about kitefoiling, Big Air, strapless, and so on. Many of you will be familiar with the GKA championship. Just comment and tell us why it deserves to be on this list, and I'll write another article about those riders I haven't included.
