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Gisela Pulido

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Spain

FreestyleRacing

Country

Spain

Main discipline

Freestyle

About

Gisela Pulido became a kiteboarding world champion at just ten years old, a Guinness World Record, and went on to win ten freestyle world titles between 2004 and 2015 plus a wave title in 2010. When the sport moved toward Olympic Formula Kite racing, the Spaniard relearned her craft on the hydrofoil and represented Spain at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her career spans two eras of kiteboarding and defines women's progression in the sport.

Achievements

  • 2024

    Formula Kite, Paris Olympic Games

  • 2015

    10th Freestyle World Title

  • 2004

    Youngest Kiteboarding World Champion (Guinness Record)

Frequently asked questions

Which disciplines does Gisela Pulido ride?
Gisela Pulido rides primarily Freestyle, Racing in kitesurfing.
Where is Gisela Pulido from?
Gisela Pulido is listed on KitesurfingOfficial as representing Spain.

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Profile updated 7/4/2026

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