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Pippa van Iersel

Date of birth

1 July 1999

Nationality

Dutch

Place of birth

Hoorn

Discipline

Kitesurfer

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Pippa van Iersel, born in the picturesque town of Schellinkhout overlooking the IJsselmeer, isn’t just a kitesurfer — she’s a force of nature. At just 17, she became the youngest ever Dutch champion, and she’s been soaring over the water from Cape Town to Dubai ever since. Her secret? No fear. "If you want to reach the top, you have to give it everything. No doubt."

With relentless drive, Pippa moved to Brazil at 16 to train non-stop, renting out her room to friends to fund her dream. That determination took her to the world stage. And even in the face of injuries (from bruised heels to partially torn ligaments) Pippa keeps standing tall. "Without the downs, the ups wouldn’t be as high," she says.

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