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Fierce waves and strong winds: you couldn't make kitesurf talent Alex (13) any happier

Thirteen-year-old Amsterdam resident Alex Bovenkerk is making waves as a talented young kitesurfer after only two years in the sport. Under the guidance of professional coach Gijs Wassenaar, Alex is training intensively to achieve his dream of becoming a world-class big air champion.

Thirteen-year-old Alex Bovenkerk from Amsterdam is quickly becoming a rising star in the world of kitesurfing. Despite having only started the sport two years ago, he spends almost all his free time training at the beach in Noordwijk. His coach, former professional kitesurfer Gijs Wassenaar, notes that Alex has shown remarkable progress in a very short time and believes he has a strong chance of becoming a top-tier athlete if he maintains his current development. To focus entirely on his passion for the ocean, Alex made the difficult decision to quit competitive football at AFC, where he was previously a select team player. He is now fully committed to improving his skills with the ultimate goal of becoming a world-class big air champion. Alex remains optimistic about his future and is determined to reach the top of the sport, with his sights set firmly on one day standing on a professional podium.

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