Kitepix Magazine No.6 April - June 2015 | Page 112

K

ite board racing once rostered for 2016 Olympic inclusion, then was
unceremoniously dropped – that was a tough blow. Here at Kitepix HQ we
were wondering how things have moved on since that 2012 decision. The
outcome of which left many kiter’s Olympic dream in tatters.
To find out what things look like today we caught up with one of our Kitepix
friends and avid racer, Jade O’Connor. She had an incredible year in 2014
- Crowned British Ladies Champion, 2nd at the ISAF World Cup Test Event,
4th at the European Championship, 8th at the World Championships and
named Outsider Magazines Woman Of The Year, now there’s a mouthful!