Robinson Hilario

Hilario kiting in his home spot in Cabarete at a river mouth.

Robinson Hilario (born May 26, 1994) is a professional freestyle and big-air kiteboarder, born and based in the Dominican Republic.[1] He is currently ranked within the Top 15 worldwide.[2]

Hilario kiting with an F-One kite on kite beach, Cabarete

Early life

Hilario was born on May 26, 1994, in Sosua, Dominican Republic. From humble beginnings, he began kiting when he was 10 years old when visiting kiters on the beach lent him their equipment.[3] By 16, he became sponsored by F-One and began his professional career competing worldwide[4]

Career

  • 2011: 4th overall in PKRA
  • 2013: 7th overall in PKRA
  • 2014: 2nd PKRA 2014[5]
  • 2017 + 2018: 2nd place, DR Open
  • 2017: Top 11 worldwide; Top 9 GKA Air Games Cabarete[6][7]
  • 2018: Member of the Dominican Olympic Federation for Paris 2024
Robinson competing in the World Kiteboarding League tour in Turkey in 2017.

References

  1. ^ "Robinson Hilario - Manera - EN". www.manera.com. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  2. ^ "Rankings". World Kiteboarding League. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  3. ^ "Robinson Hilario". F-ONE. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  4. ^ "Rising Star Robinson Hilario joins F-ONE Freestyle Team". The Kiteboarder Magazine. 2010-11-17. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  5. ^ "F-one rider Robinson Hilario shares his thoughts on the run up to the PKRA". Progression Sports : Make the Most of Your Next Session. 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  6. ^ "GKA Kiteboarding World Tour". Global Kitesports Association. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  7. ^ "GKA Air Games Cabarete - Day 2". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 2019-01-10.