Pedro Matos
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About
Brazilian professional kite-surfer who made history when he became the 2016 IKA Wave World Champion before going on to also win the 2025 GKA Kite-Surf World Cup Cape Verde. He also broke records by becoming the first Brazilian to achieve victory at the renowned Ponta Preta venue.
Before Fame
He began surfing when he was only 3 years old before transitioning to kite-surfing at the age of 12.
Trivia
In 2016, when he was only 18 years old, he was declared the IKA Wave World Champion. Prior to securing his 2025 Cape Verde title, he had consistently ranked within the GKA World Top 3 - including 2021 vice-champion titles in both Germany and Morocco.
Family Life
He was raised within an extremely athletic family that included his hang-gliding champion father and his sister, Kyra Gracie, who was declared a jiu-jitsu world champion.
Associated With
Aaron Hadlow and Gisela Pulido are also celebrated kite surfers.
