Valentin Bontus: Gold rush in kitesurfing - an Austrian miracle!

Valentin Bontus: Gold rush in kitesurfing - an Austrian miracle!

The 23-year-old Kitesurfer Valentin Bontus wrote history and was the first athlete to win gold in the newly introduced discipline "Formula Kite" at the 2024 Olympic Games. In a first interview after his triumphal victory, the young athlete was completely overwhelmed and emphasized: "I don't know what to say. So many people are behind me and I am happy that I can give them back now." His emotionally charged words reflect the pressure that is accompanied by such success. Bontus' victory not only brought him fame, but also numerous honors, including the great golden honor of honor of the state of Burgenland, as ORF Burgenland reported.

Although Bontus now trains mainly by the sea, Lake Neusiedler has a special place in his heart. He explains that this place played a crucial role in its early days as a kitesurfer. "Especially in the early days, the Neusiedler See was a big and important point," says Bontus. Despite the success, the kitesurfer remains modest and plans to bring a top performance again at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Los Angeles 2028 to maintain its medal opportunities. He answered the questions about his future goals: "The goal is to bring a top performance again at the next Olympic Games and to have chances on a medal," said the athlete, who makes it clear that the Olympic victory is still "crazy" for him, as noe.orf.at highlighted.