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We are extremely proud and satisfied with the performance of\u00a0all\u00a0our athletes at this year’s\u00a0U19 World Championship<\/a>.\u00a0Winning one World Title and two silver medals! Congratulations to\u00a0winner\u00a0Max Maeder<\/a>\u00a0and 2<\/span>nd<\/span>\u00a0place finishers\u00a0Riccardo Pianosi<\/a> and\u00a0Magdalena\u00a0Woyciechowska<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=“1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_image src=“https:\/\/flysurfer.com\/files\/2021\/07\/U19_Podium-Men.jpg“ title_text=“U19_Podium-Men“ show_in_lightbox=“on“ admin_label=“Image“ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=“1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_image src=“https:\/\/flysurfer.com\/files\/2021\/07\/U19_Podium-Women.jpg“ title_text=“U19_Podium-Women“ show_in_lightbox=“on“ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“4_4″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text admin_label=“Text“ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n We interviewed new World Champion Max Maeder before he went to Gizzeria Italy<\/a>, where he showcased his incredible speed and consistency at the most important race event of 2021. We are impressed by his maturity, physical strength, and how he handled mental stress as the main title contender. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We would like to congratulate all competitors for putting up a great show. The event was a win for the sport!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=“https:\/\/flysurfer.com\/files\/2021\/07\/U19_Max_Maeder0.jpg“ title_text=“U19_Max_Maeder0″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“ custom_margin=“40px||40px||false|false“ custom_padding=“||||false|false“][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=“Text“ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Hello Max, it\u2019s good to catch up after a long break. I hope you are well and ready for the big upcoming events. We like to give our audience a good feeling of what\u2019s it like to start kitefoil racing. Here are some questions:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n CH:<\/strong> Why did you start racing and how did it affect your life?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Max:<\/strong>\u00a0I enjoyed racing from small, first on ski’s then on the kiteboard. Since I thought I could kite decently, I tried to get into kite racing. Ever since the first race, I LOVED it. Although\u00a0twintip\u00a0racing was becoming more and more about the strength you had, I decided to switch to\u00a0kitefoiling.\u00a0Again,\u00a0I was immediately hooked and decided to build my life around improving in\u00a0kitefoiling.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=“35596,35592,35602,35590″ fullwidth=“on“ dbdb_version=“3.5.4″ admin_label=“Gallery“ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“ custom_margin=“40px||40px||false|false“][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=“Text“ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n CH:<\/strong> Is kite racing a physical or tactical sport?<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Max:<\/strong> At the highest level kitefoiling is both tactical and physical. Of course, you need both to be good, but if you would have to favour one over the other, it would be tactics.\u00a0<\/p>\n CH:<\/strong> Do you have any advice for people who are getting into racing?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Max:<\/strong>\u00a0If you want to get into\u00a0kitefoil\u00a0racing, go foil to have fun, and don’t let results determine how much you enjoy the sport. Starting to race has no age restrictions, I started to kite race when I was 10 and would have done it earlier. Racing in my eyes is a way to compare yourself to others who are also passionate about this sport. So,\u00a0if you must force yourself to go\u00a0kitefoiling, I suggest that you try something that fits your tastes better.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=“https:\/\/flysurfer.com\/files\/2021\/07\/U19_Max_Maeder1.jpg“ title_text=“U19_Max_Maeder1″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“ custom_margin=“40px||40px||false|false“][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n CH:<\/strong> What are your goals for this season?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Max:<\/strong>\u00a0My main goals this season will be winning the U19 World Championships and representing\u00a0Flysurfer\u00a0as best I can in Asia. Since I thought I could kite decently, I tried to get into kite racing. Ever since the first race, I LOVED it. Although\u00a0twintip\u00a0racing was becoming more and more about the strength you had, I decided to switch to\u00a0kitefoiling. Again,\u00a0I was immediately hooked and decided to build my life around improving in\u00a0kitefoiling.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=“Text“ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n CH:<\/strong> Are you supported by a federation or association?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Max:\u00a0<\/strong>I am under the Singapore Sailing Association, though most of my support comes from my extraordinary parents. Of course, my Sponsors,\u00a0Flysurfer\u00a0and\u00a0Levitaz, are a huge help as well.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“4_4″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=“35616,35618,35588,35586″ fullwidth=“on“ db_images_per_row=“2″ dbdb_version=“3.5.4″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“ custom_margin=“||40px||false|false“][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Maximilian<\/strong> cut it short and won the race and the World Title, Riccardo Pianosi<\/strong> winning silver and Jis Van Hees<\/strong> taking bronze.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt feels amazing, I am so thankful to the organizers, to the competitors and my supporters, it would have never happened without them\u201d commented a beaming Maximilian Maeder, just after the only race he joined and won today. \u201cI feel tired but happy, a lot of mixed emotions but mostly just happy. It was quite a fight with Riccardo, he is a great competitor, but I think I\u2019ve just had one of the best races I\u2019ve ever had today, I took a good lead and won\u201d.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=“https:\/\/youtu.be\/eQft84VUlhs?t=21″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“ custom_margin=“||60px||false|false“][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n A joyful prize-giving ceremony puts the 2021 Formula Kite U19 and A’s Youth Foil Individual World Championships in the books. The 65 young athletes will hopefully meet again soon at the next big event of the season, the Formula Kite and A\u2019s Youth Foil European Championships in Montpellier, France, from September the 6th to the 12th.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Full results:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/formulakite.org<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=“1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Formula Kite Male<\/span><\/span><\/strong> U19<\/span><\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=“1_2″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Formula Kite Female<\/span><\/span><\/strong> U19<\/span><\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_column type=“4_4″ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“][et_pb_text admin_label=“Text“ _builder_version=“4.7.4″ _module_preset=“default“]<\/p>\n Credits & Source: https:\/\/www.kiteclasses.org\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
<\/span><\/a>Read the full event write up on:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.formulakite.org\/news<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/span>1 SGP 80 Maximilian Maeder<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>2 ITA 38 Riccardo Pianosi<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>3 NED 11\u00a0<\/span>Jis<\/span> van Hees<\/span><\/a><\/span>
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<\/span>1 POL 18 Julia\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Damasiewicz<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>2 POL 7 Magdalena\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Woyciechowska<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>3 POL 4 Nina\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Arcisz<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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