Pippa van Iersel

Her motto is as powerful as her style on the water: “Don’t try until you get it right, try until you can’t get it wrong.”
That drive for perfection? She got it from her father, who pushed her to nail every trick with precision.

Beyond her impressive kitesurfing career, Pippa also vlogs, lives on a boat with her sister, and can devour an entire pack of rice cakes with peanut butter in one sitting.

Quote about who you are or what you stand for:
"Go Big or Go Bigger!" Pippa pushes her limits, always with a big smile on her face.

Quote about OG:
"OG brings me closer to my goals in sport. It doesn’t just help me dream about amazing projects, it helps me make them happen. At the same time, I’m learning so much about building a healthy future. I’m excited to dive deeper, to inspire as many people as possible, and to work together for a cleaner planet."

Career highlight:
Two-time Dutch champion, three-time world bronze medalist in freestyle kiteboarding, and gold medalist at the Big Air World Tour.

Pre-competition routine:
For Pippa, a solid breakfast is essential. Then comes visualising her tricks, followed by a full warm-up. Just before she hits the water, she visualises her moves one last time — then it’s go time.

Dream:
Pippa’s big goal? To become the best all-round female kitesurfer in the world — and to claim the crown of Queen of the Air. With her endless energy, bright personality, and nothing-is-impossible mindset, it’s only a matter of time.

Hobbies:
Pippa plays multiple instruments including accordion, saxophone and piano. She also creates content for her YouTube channel and enjoys a wide range of outdoor sports like climbing, cycling, swimming, mountain biking, snowboarding, skateboarding and more. A true adventurer. She also loves presenting and has worked on several YouTube series.

Guilty pleasure:
ICE CREAM! Dark chocolate or hazelnut. This OG Hero can definitely be woken up for it.