Oswald Smith
KOTA's ultimate entertainer who disrupts the slalom and wave disciplines while keeping freestyle and big air as his main battlegrounds.
KOTA's ultimate entertainer who disrupts the slalom and wave disciplines while keeping freestyle and big air as his main battlegrounds.
KOTA 2023 featured young prodigies battling for the historic Triple Crown, culminating in an unprecedented three 9-point tricks in the final.
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A turning point where freestyle elements merged with Big Air. The 2015 event featured Jesse Richman's emotional comeback and extreme technical tricks that defined the victory.
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A historic event where Big Air met freestyle. The 2016 Red Bull King of the Air saw extreme evolution, an epic final, and the severe risks of the sport.
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Nick Jacobsen halted Aaron Hadlow's three-peat to claim his first victory. An emotional KOTA 2017 featuring miraculous comebacks from Ruben Lenten and others.
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The 2018 event marked the move to Kite Beach. Late replacement Liam Whaley put on an incredible debut run, while Kevin Langeree fought back from a Round 1 loss to claim his second crown.
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The 2021 KOTA saw massive upsets and a historic victory for Marc Jacobs, who claimed his first crown on his 32nd birthday in brutal Cape Doctor winds.
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KOTA 2022 marked a clear generational shift, with an 18-year-old rookie securing a historic victory in his debut appearance.
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KOTA 2024 introduced the first-ever Women's Division. Andrea Principi and Lorenzo Casati fought a historic battle decided by just 0.18 points.
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Professional kiteboarder from Hawaii. A legendary rider who made history in Big Air and Big Wave, and a 2-time King of the Air champion.