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Max Maeder, professional kitesurfer from Singapore – portrait

Max Maeder

Singapore

Max Maeder is a Singaporean Formula Kite racer, the 2024 Formula Kite World Champion, 2024 European Champion and Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist, who took silver at the 2025 Worlds.

Country

Singapore

Main discipline

Foil Racing

About

Maeder entered the 2025 Worlds in Sardinia as the reigning World Champion, led after the opening day and pushed past 40 knots downwind in the Grand Final, finishing with silver behind Riccardo Pianosi. He won the 2024 European Championships ahead of Axel Mazella and Pianosi and retained the world title in May 2024.

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games he took bronze in the Formula Kite class for Singapore.

Achievements

  • 2025

    2ndFormula Kite World Championships - Silver

    Foil Racing

  • 2024

    1stFormula Kite World Champion (title retained)

    Formula Kite World Championships · Foil Racing

  • 2024

    3rdOlympic Games Paris 2024 - Bronze (Formula Kite)

    Foil Racing

  • 2024

    1stFormula Kite European Champion

    Foil Racing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Max Maeder?
Max Maeder is a Singaporean Formula Kite racer, the 2024 Formula Kite World Champion, 2024 European Champion and Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist, who took silver at the 2025 Worlds.
Which disciplines does Max Maeder compete in?
Max Maeder competes in Formula Kite / Foil Racing.
What is a verified career highlight of Max Maeder?
Formula Kite World Champion (title retained) (2024).
Where is Max Maeder from?
Max Maeder is listed on KitesurfingOfficial as representing Singapore.
Where can I follow Max Maeder?
The links to Instagram are on this profile.

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Profile updated 26 Aug 2026

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