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?

According to the cited sources, 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).

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Gabriel Benetton

Brazil

Wave / StraplessStrapless

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
GKA Kite-Surf World Ranking - 3rd (2340 pts)
GKA Kite World Tour · 3rd · Wave / Strapless
Proof
2025
GKA Taiba - title-deciding heat vs Matos
GKA Kite World Tour · Semifinal · Wave / Strapless
Proof
2024
GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Sylt - 2nd
GKA Kite World Tour · 2nd · Wave / Strapless
Proof

Riding styles

Competition

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?: According to the cited sources, 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).

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