Produced by Salty Brother, this short film takes us into the behind the scenes of training and general lifestyle for Chris MacDonald in Hood River, Oregon. The video follows the athlete along as he practices freestyle tricks, including the 1440, takes a downwind SUP ride, and breaks the world record in wingfoil jumping.
“In the heart of Oregon, Christopher Macdonald trains relentlessly, honing in on his skills to top the leaderboard of the GWA Wingfoil World Tour. Fueled by an unwavering passion for wing foiling, Chris not only wants to become the next world champion, but he also aims to continuously push the limits of the sport, all while enjoying the ride.
Navigating the breathtaking spots of Hood River, the 17-year-old gives us a glimpse of his journey during the 2023 season, from a world-record jump to never-before-seen tricks, all culminating into the ultimate crowning achievement.”
Shortly after filming, Chris returned to the GWA World Tour in Tarifa, Spain. Here, he secured his first World Champion title, in surf freestyle.
He stated,
“Unbelievably stoked to win this years surf freestyle title. After getting knocked off the podium last year, I trained super hard for this season. Excited for next year, lets do it!”
Thank you again to Salty Brother for giving us a glimpse into the BTS of a world title! (@salty_brother)
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