Which disciplines does Francesca Maini compete in?

Francesca Maini competes in Big Air.

What is a verified career highlight of Francesca Maini?

Red Bull King of the Air - first-ever women's division winner (2024).

Where is Francesca Maini from?

Francesca Maini is listed on KitesurfingOfficial as representing United Kingdom.

Where can I follow Francesca Maini?

The links to Instagram are on this profile.

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Francesca Maini

United Kingdom

Francesca Maini is a British professional kitesurfing athlete who won the first-ever women's division of Red Bull King of the Air in 2024 and earned the GKA Rookie of the Year award.

Big Air

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Country

United Kingdom

Main discipline

Big Air

About

Per the GKA, Maini's victory at the first Red Bull King of the Air women's division helped earn her the GKA Rookie of the Year award, and she wintered in Cape Town ahead of the 2025 season. As defending champion at KOTA 2025 she fell in the semifinal to eventual Megaloop champion Zara Hoogenraad.

At Lords of Tram 2025 she advanced directly to the semi-finals, and she featured in F-One's 2023 team production Sultans of Wind.

Achievements

2025
Red Bull King of the Air - Semifinalist
Big Air · Semifinal
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2025
Lords of Tram - direct semifinalist
Big Air · Semifinal
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2024
1stRed Bull King of the Air - first-ever women's division winner
Big Air
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2024
GKA Rookie of the Year
GKA Awards · Big Air · Award
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Competition

Frequently asked questions

Who is Francesca Maini?: Francesca Maini is a British professional kitesurfing athlete who won the first-ever women's division of Red Bull King of the Air in 2024 and earned the GKA Rookie of the Year award.
Which disciplines does Francesca Maini compete in?: Francesca Maini competes in Big Air.
What is a verified career highlight of Francesca Maini?: Red Bull King of the Air - first-ever women's division winner (2024).
Where is Francesca Maini from?: Francesca Maini is listed on KitesurfingOfficial as representing United Kingdom.
Where can I follow Francesca Maini?: The links to Instagram are on this profile.

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