Denmark's Benjamin Castenskiold claimed the title of world champion in freestyle surfing at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup held in Gran Canaria.
2025 GWA Wingfoil Surf-Freestyle World Championship: Benji Castenskiold Crowned Men's Champion
The final day of the 2025 GWA Wingfoil Surf-Freestyle World Championship, held at Playa El Burrero from August 5th to 8th, saw an exciting showdown between Benji Castenskiold, Axel Gerard, Aleks Acherer, and Xavi Corrin.
The 2025 Surf-Freestyle season was nearing its conclusion with the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria serving as the final event. This significant event in the Surf-Freestyle season did not disappoint, as it culminated in Castenskiold's first Surf-Freestyle World Championship title.
On Day 2 of the competition, Castenskiold was crowned the 2025 Men's Surf-Freestyle World Champion. His victory came after a hard-fought battle against his fellow competitors. In the final showdown, Castenskiold defeated Gerard, Acherer, and Corrin to secure the world title.
Meanwhile, in the women's competition, 15-year-old Marie Schlittenbauer from Germany clinched the championship. Her high-scoring final performance, which included a frontflip off the wave ramp worth 8 points, helped her secure the overall world title. Schlittenbauer defeated defending champion Nía Suardíaz from Spain to claim the title.
This year's GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria marked the final stop of the 2025 Surf-Freestyle season. It was a thrilling end to a season filled with exciting competitions and outstanding performances.
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Sports enthusiasts from around the world were captivated by the thrilling, high-stakes climax of the 2025 Surf-Freestyle season, led by Benji Castenskiold's triumphant victory at the 2025 GWA Wingfoil Surf-Freestyle World Championship. Meanwhile, in another sports event, 15-year-old Marie Schlittenbauer from Germany seized the women's World Championship title, showcasing her exceptional talent and promising future in the sports arena.
