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Gabriel Benetton
Brazil
Gabriel Benetton is a Brazilian wave kitesurfer who finished 3rd in the 2025 GKA Kite-Surf world ranking and fought for the world title into the deciding heat at Taiba.
Country
Brazil
Main discipline
Wave / Strapless
About
Benetton took 2nd at the 2024 Sylt World Cup behind a resurgent James Carew and carried his title challenge through 2025, beating Matchu Lopes at Taiba to stay alive before Pedro Matos closed him out in the heat that decided the championship. He ended the season ranked 3rd with 2340 points.
He opened the 2026 campaign at Ponta Preta among the leading contenders for the now-open crown.
Achievements
- 2025
- 2025
- 2024
Riding styles
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Gabriel Benetton?
- Gabriel Benetton is a Brazilian wave kitesurfer who finished 3rd in the 2025 GKA Kite-Surf world ranking and fought for the world title into the deciding heat at Taiba.
- Which disciplines does Gabriel Benetton compete in?
- Gabriel Benetton competes in Wave, Strapless Freestyle.
- What is a verified career highlight of Gabriel Benetton?
- GKA Kite-Surf World Ranking - 3rd (2340 pts) (2025).
- Where is Gabriel Benetton from?
- Gabriel Benetton is listed on KitesurfingOfficial as representing Brazil.
- Where can I follow Gabriel Benetton?
- The links to Instagram are on this profile.
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