Red Bull King of the Air
Cape Town, South Africa
23 November – 8 December 2024
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Red Bull King of the Air 2024 – Day 2
Sun, 8 December 2024
Cape Town's famous winds delivered at the very last moment as Andrea Principi and Francesca Maini claimed the Red Bull King of the Air 2024 crowns in the final hours of the final day of the event window.
Riders and spectators played a waiting game on Sunday, December 1, but conditions didn't materialise to complete the event. However, the event window remained open until Sunday, December 8, and right at the very last minute the famous 'Cape Doctor' showed up in force to deliver exceptional conditions for a historic afternoon of big air kiteboarding.
The first-ever Women's Division final delivered some incredible riding and it was British rider Francesca Maini who reigned to become the first Queen of the Air ahead of Dutch duo Zara Hoogenraad and Pippa Van Iersel. In the Open Division meanwhile, Italy's Andrea Principi secured his second victory in as many years over his compatriot Lorenzo Casati, while Luca Ceruti scored a home podium for South Africa.