German athlete Marie Schlittenbauer victorious as world champion in freestyle surfing at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup held in Gran Canaria
Germany's Marie Schlittenbauer Shines in Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria
The GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria, the final stop of the 2025 Surf-Freestyle season, took place from August 5th to 8th. Today's action focused on the women's semi-finals and finals, where a young German athlete made a significant impact.
Marie Schlittenbauer, a 15-year-old wingfoil athlete, has rapidly emerged as a leading figure in the Surf-Freestyle discipline. In her debut season, she clinched her first World Championship title, impressing with maneuvers such as a massive Palau Frontside 3 and a stylish Frontflip.
Schlittenbauer's journey began in Fuerteventura, where she made a sensational breakthrough by winning her first-ever GWA Wingfoil World Cup event. She delivered some of the highest-scoring tricks ever seen in women's competition, including a perfect 10-point palau-to-palau combination.
Her notable achievements include becoming the 2025 Surf-Freestyle World Champion, introducing new moves and combinations at the highest competition level, and setting a new technical and stylistic standard in Surf-Freestyle wingfoiling.
In the women's finals at the Gran Canaria Wingfoil World Cup, Schlittenbauer set the pace early and never relinquished it. She finished the competition with a commanding lead, securing her title despite crashes in the final attempts. Austria's Viola Lippitsch earned bronze, while Spain's Mar de Arce took silver with a decisive Front Flip in a specific heat. Switzerland's Zara Maillard finished fourth.
Meanwhile, Denmark's Benjamin Castenskiold has already secured the men's Surf-Freestyle World Championship title. The competitions for the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria were intense and exciting, with athletes showcasing their skills and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the sport.
Schlittenbauer's rapid rise, impressive trick repertoire, and competitive prowess make her a notable new star in the Surf-Freestyle wingfoil scene as of 2025. Her achievements serve as a testament to the potential of young athletes and the exciting future of Surf-Freestyle wingfoiling.
Marie Schlittenbauer continued her dominance in the Surf-Freestyle wingfoil scene, showcasing her skills in the women's finals at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Gran Canaria. Meanwhile, her accomplishments in sports, such as becoming the 2025 Surf-Freestyle World Champion, have set a new standard in Surf-Freestyle wingfoiling.
