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Elena Lengwiler

Formula Kite Athlete

Elena Lengwiler

My sporting career

The World Championships 2025 ended a week ago in Cagliari Italy. It what an intense week with tricky wind conditions but overall it was an amazing feeling to be back after the long break. I'm happy finishing 6th in the World, but most happy I am about the new team setup and being able to look into the new campaign leading up to LA28 with confidence. Now I have bit of a break at home enjoying autumn at it fullest before we head into the next training block 🚀💃

📷 @stbinga and @r_hajduk

Huge thank you to all my sponsors und supporters who make this journey possible.

@swisssailingteam
@swisssailing
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@axpogroup
@vmsails
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@mika_pics_
@swisskitesailingassociation
@kitesurfclubschweiz

#worldchampionship #formulakite #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kite #kiteracing #womenkite #menkite #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam #cagliari #sardegna #windpower

The World Championships 2025 ended a week ago in Cagliari Italy. It what an intense week with tricky wind conditions but overall it was an amazing feeling to be back after the long break. I'm happy finishing 6th in the World, but most happy I am about the new team setup and being able to look into the new campaign leading up to LA28 with confidence. Now I have bit of a break at home enjoying autumn at it fullest before we head into the next training block 🚀💃

📷 @stbinga and @r_hajduk

Huge thank you to all my sponsors und supporters who make this journey possible.

@swisssailingteam
@swisssailing
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@axpogroup
@vmsails
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@mika_pics_
@swisskitesailingassociation
@kitesurfclubschweiz

#worldchampionship #formulakite #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kite #kiteracing #womenkite #menkite #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam #cagliari #sardegna #windpower

Healing takes time 🦿

After a long and continous healing process I am slowly back on track and looking forward to start the on water training soon.

The good part about the healing process was spending spring at home 🤩 I fell in love again with kitefoiling in sweet water and just having fun on the water. What a privilege to do this sport.

📽 @jonaslengwiler

Many thanks for the continous support:

@swisssailingteam
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@vmsails
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@mika_pics_
@swisskitesailingassociation
@kitesurfclubschweiz

#kite #formulakite #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kite #kiteracing #womenkite #menkite #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam #ozone #la2028

Healing takes time 🦿

After a long and continous healing process I am slowly back on track and looking forward to start the on water training soon.

The good part about the healing process was spending spring at home 🤩 I fell in love again with kitefoiling in sweet water and just having fun on the water. What a privilege to do this sport.

📽 @jonaslengwiler

Many thanks for the continous support:

@swisssailingteam
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@vmsails
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@mika_pics_
@swisskitesailingassociation
@kitesurfclubschweiz

#kite #formulakite #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kite #kiteracing #womenkite #menkite #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam #ozone #la2028

A weekend racing among friends and having fun 💃🤙🚀
I enjoyed being back on the water on a race course, especially with such good vibes. Happy with the consistent results over the 5 races and silver overall. Congratulations to everyone for their racing, it was super great 😊

Thank you @swisskitesailingassociation and @kitesurfclubschweiz for organizing and enabling such nice events in Switzerland.

📸 by talented @ben__nav

I'm looking forward to be able to start training again soon and I am very thankful for all the support I get 🫶
@swisssailing
@swisssailingteam
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@vmsails
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@mika_pics_
@swisskitesailingassociation
@kitesurfclubschweiz

#swisschampionship #formulakite #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kite #kiteracing #womenkite #menkite #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam

A weekend racing among friends and having fun 💃🤙🚀
I enjoyed being back on the water on a race course, especially with such good vibes. Happy with the consistent results over the 5 races and silver overall. Congratulations to everyone for their racing, it was super great 😊

Thank you @swisskitesailingassociation and @kitesurfclubschweiz for organizing and enabling such nice events in Switzerland.

📸 by talented @ben__nav

I'm looking forward to be able to start training again soon and I am very thankful for all the support I get 🫶
@swisssailing
@swisssailingteam
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@vmsails
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@mika_pics_
@swisskitesailingassociation
@kitesurfclubschweiz

#swisschampionship #formulakite #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kite #kiteracing #womenkite #menkite #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam

Cold colder Swiss Championship 2024 🇨🇭🥶
We enjoyed a weekend among friends and with a good strong Bise in Portalban.
Congratulation to @swisskitesailingassociation and @kitesurfclubschweiz for organizing the first official Swiss Championship 🤩 and having a new record number of participants - especially female 💃
📸 @ben.n.a.v

I'm looking forward to continue my journey towards LA2028 and am very thankful for all the support I get 🫶
@swisssailing
@swisssailingteam
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@vmsails
@skshapes
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@weev_textiles
@mika_pics_

#swisschampionship #formulakite #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kite #kiteracing #womenkite #menkite #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam

Cold colder Swiss Championship 2024 🇨🇭🥶
We enjoyed a weekend among friends and with a good strong Bise in Portalban.
Congratulation to @swisskitesailingassociation and @kitesurfclubschweiz for organizing the first official Swiss Championship 🤩 and having a new record number of participants - especially female 💃
📸 @ben.n.a.v

I'm looking forward to continue my journey towards LA2028 and am very thankful for all the support I get 🫶
@swisssailing
@swisssailingteam
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@vmsails
@skshapes
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@weev_textiles
@mika_pics_

#swisschampionship #formulakite #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kite #kiteracing #womenkite #menkite #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam

Wow 💫 Paris2024 Olympic Games
I don't really know what to say and I struggled to summarize the experience of taking part in the biggest sport event in just a few words.

On one hand it feels like the competition hasn't properly started due to the lack of wind. In tricky light wind conditions we could race only 6 (or 5 🫣) races out of the planned 16 races. But this is sailing, the most important thing we need is the wind which is not controllable.
Nevertheless winning 2 races out of the 6 and being ranked in the top 3 until this last race/swim I think showed my potential. I gave it my all, but for this time I was a bit unlucky too many times. Ending the regatta on 6th place doesn't really matches what I could have reached. But I accept it and I am proud of my performance during each situation in this event.

On the other hand the Olympic Games were just HUGE and amazing. Showing the world kitefoil racing thanks to the amazing effort of @kiteclasses was incredible. I am very thankful for all the amazing support I get from so many people! Without this support my performance would not be possible - thank you team 🇨🇭

In the end I am proud to have an Olympic Diploma! Who would have thought so two years ago. And even more I would be happy to have inspired many young boys and especially girls in Switzerland to try the coolest sport ever ⛵️

📸 Sailing Energy

@swissolympicteam
@swisssailingteam
@swisskitesailingassociation

#olympicgames #formulakite #marseille #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kiterace #womenkite #menkite #roadtoparis #paris2024 #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam #olympics #paris2024sailing #united4exellence #hoppschwiz

Wow 💫 Paris2024 Olympic Games
I don't really know what to say and I struggled to summarize the experience of taking part in the biggest sport event in just a few words.

On one hand it feels like the competition hasn't properly started due to the lack of wind. In tricky light wind conditions we could race only 6 (or 5 🫣) races out of the planned 16 races. But this is sailing, the most important thing we need is the wind which is not controllable.
Nevertheless winning 2 races out of the 6 and being ranked in the top 3 until this last race/swim I think showed my potential. I gave it my all, but for this time I was a bit unlucky too many times. Ending the regatta on 6th place doesn't really matches what I could have reached. But I accept it and I am proud of my performance during each situation in this event.

On the other hand the Olympic Games were just HUGE and amazing. Showing the world kitefoil racing thanks to the amazing effort of @kiteclasses was incredible. I am very thankful for all the amazing support I get from so many people! Without this support my performance would not be possible - thank you team 🇨🇭

In the end I am proud to have an Olympic Diploma! Who would have thought so two years ago. And even more I would be happy to have inspired many young boys and especially girls in Switzerland to try the coolest sport ever ⛵️

📸 Sailing Energy

@swissolympicteam
@swisssailingteam
@swisskitesailingassociation

#olympicgames #formulakite #marseille #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #kiterace #womenkite #menkite #roadtoparis #paris2024 #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #swissteam #olympics #paris2024sailing #united4exellence #hoppschwiz

🚀 A Formula Kite race compact in one minute (and very simplified😉) From 4.-8. of August the sailing discipline Formula Kite will make its debut at the Paris2024 Olympic Games. It is the fastest sport at the summer games and I will participate as one of the 20 women qualified. I'm excited and can't wait for the races to start - hopp schwiz 🇨🇭

@paris2024
@swissolympicteam
@swisssailingteam
@kiteclasses
@worldsailingofficial

#olympic #formulakite #kitefoilracing #womenkite #menkite #roadtoparis #paris2024 #paris2024sailing #united4exellence #hoppschwiz

🚀 A Formula Kite race compact in one minute (and very simplified😉) From 4.-8. of August the sailing discipline Formula Kite will make its debut at the Paris2024 Olympic Games. It is the fastest sport at the summer games and I will participate as one of the 20 women qualified. I'm excited and can't wait for the races to start - hopp schwiz 🇨🇭

@paris2024
@swissolympicteam
@swisssailingteam
@kiteclasses
@worldsailingofficial

#olympic #formulakite #kitefoilracing #womenkite #menkite #roadtoparis #paris2024 #paris2024sailing #united4exellence #hoppschwiz

6th place at the World Championship 2024!

The week has started a bit complicated with being sick but I managed to get back to the top with some solid results. I'm really happy with the final result and more important with the valuable learnings, the good team work and the process. Huge thank you to my coach @matthieugirolet for pushing me in every single aspect and to @jonaslengwiler for the best ever support at the beach and in life ☀️

Now some well deserved rest back home until we are back to work very soon for the last push⚡️

Many thanks to everyone supporting me 🫶 without you my campaign would not be possible.

@swisssailingteam
@swisssailing
@swisskitesailingassociation
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@riftboards
@skshapes
@physio.logisch
@prokitesports
@vmsails

#formulakiteworldchampionships #hyeres #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #womenkite #menkite #roadtoparis #paris2024 #loyaltothefoil #chubanga #swissteam
@kiteclasses

6th place at the World Championship 2024!

The week has started a bit complicated with being sick but I managed to get back to the top with some solid results. I'm really happy with the final result and more important with the valuable learnings, the good team work and the process. Huge thank you to my coach @matthieugirolet for pushing me in every single aspect and to @jonaslengwiler for the best ever support at the beach and in life ☀️

Now some well deserved rest back home until we are back to work very soon for the last push⚡️

Many thanks to everyone supporting me 🫶 without you my campaign would not be possible.

@swisssailingteam
@swisssailing
@swisskitesailingassociation
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@riftboards
@skshapes
@physio.logisch
@prokitesports
@vmsails

#formulakiteworldchampionships #hyeres #kitefoilracing #kitefoil #womenkite #menkite #roadtoparis #paris2024 #loyaltothefoil #chubanga #swissteam
@kiteclasses

Getting ready for the upcoming World Championship starting tomorrow ⚡️

Extremely thankful for the new partners on my side❗️
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@skshapes
@vmsails

Without the support of many people and organizations it would not be possible - together we are strong 💪

@swisssailingteam
@swisssailing
@swisskitesailingassociation
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@kitesurf_club_schweiz
@prokitesports
@foilracingacademy

And congratulation to Nemo for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 🥳🇨🇭

#formulakiteworldchampionship #formulakite #KiteFoiling #kitefoilracing #swissteam #swisskitesurf #hyeres #worldchampionship

Getting ready for the upcoming World Championship starting tomorrow ⚡️

Extremely thankful for the new partners on my side❗️
@gstaadyachtclub
@schweizersporthilfe
@skshapes
@vmsails

Without the support of many people and organizations it would not be possible - together we are strong 💪

@swisssailingteam
@swisssailing
@swisskitesailingassociation
@riftboards
@physio.logisch
@kitesurf_club_schweiz
@prokitesports
@foilracingacademy

And congratulation to Nemo for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 🥳🇨🇭

#formulakiteworldchampionship #formulakite #KiteFoiling #kitefoilracing #swissteam #swisskitesurf #hyeres #worldchampionship

4th place at the European Championship 2024!
I can't be more happy to have reached the FINALS in this big event! What a week, what an experience. Seeing that my progress keeps going and the hard work pays off is rewarding. We are on the right path! 😎💪

Congratulations to everyone rocking it today and the whole week 🚀 Especially the French girls were unstoppable!

Big thank you to the whole 🇨🇭 team and everyone supporting! It is not the result of an individual persons effort, it's the team who makes the dream work 🫶

Now a bit of rest for me and then back to work to get this olympic spot for Switzerland for @paris2024

@kiteclasses @swisssailingteam @swisskitesailingassociation @swisssailing @riftboards @physio.logisch @prokitesports @foilracingacademy @matthieugirolet

#worldsailing #europeanchampionship #marmenor #KiteFoiling #kitefoilracing #menkite #womenkite #paris2024 #loyaltothefoil #formulakite #formulakiteeuropeans #kiteracing #foilracing

4th place at the European Championship 2024!
I can't be more happy to have reached the FINALS in this big event! What a week, what an experience. Seeing that my progress keeps going and the hard work pays off is rewarding. We are on the right path! 😎💪

Congratulations to everyone rocking it today and the whole week 🚀 Especially the French girls were unstoppable!

Big thank you to the whole 🇨🇭 team and everyone supporting! It is not the result of an individual persons effort, it's the team who makes the dream work 🫶

Now a bit of rest for me and then back to work to get this olympic spot for Switzerland for @paris2024

@kiteclasses @swisssailingteam @swisskitesailingassociation @swisssailing @riftboards @physio.logisch @prokitesports @foilracingacademy @matthieugirolet

#worldsailing #europeanchampionship #marmenor #KiteFoiling #kitefoilracing #menkite #womenkite #paris2024 #loyaltothefoil #formulakite #formulakiteeuropeans #kiteracing #foilracing

⛵️ Winter training in Fuerteventura ♾️

#kitefoilracing #fuerteventura #corralejo #flagbeach #blue #swissteam #wintertraining

⛵️ Winter training in Fuerteventura ♾️

#kitefoilracing #fuerteventura #corralejo #flagbeach #blue #swissteam #wintertraining

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