INTERVIEW WITH ALEXANDRA RINDER / HISTORIC CHAMP

Born to an Austrian father and a German mother, but raised in the Canary Islands, this 27-year-old rider has made a significant mark in the history of bodyboarding.

She’s a two-time world champion, which is a huge achievement that only a few have reached, and she’s also the youngest world champion in the history of our sport.

She’s known for her aggressive surfing style, especially on powerful waves, and her personality—she’s a very cheerful person who spreads good energy wherever she goes.

Without a doubt, she’s a role model for everyone.

Now, let’s introduce this exclusive interview with ALEXANDRA RINDER

How was Alexandra Rinder’s childhood?

My Childhood was the best a kid can have in the Canary Islands, once my brother introduced me to bodyboarding there was no way back.

How did it feel to become the youngest world champion in bodyboarding history at just 16 years old?

It was never something I expected to happen so fast in my life, but I put the hard work in and went to perform at my best. The feeling of having that trophy in my hands for the first time was incredible.
These wins came with a lot of pressure of keep on performing at my highest and I struggled a bit during my younger years.
Experience really helps with dealing under pressure.

Everyone who knows you well knows that your family has supported you a lot from the start of your career. Tell us about them and how important they’ve been to you.

I love my family, they all have been there since day one supporting and still do to this day. I couldn’t wish for a better support system.
My brother never failed in being there pushing me to become stronger in the sport. And my parents, they thought me how to never give up and that no matter what,they were always there.

You’re currently ranked 2nd in the IBC rankings after an incredible performance in Morocco. What are your goals for this season?

I just want to enjoy at the fullest… and win of course!

You were born and raised in the Canary Islands. What does the Canary Islands mean to you?

Canarias is my heart. I will always represent them with pride. I think only people who live here know how much powerful energy the Islands have.

You’ve always been known for your radical surfing style. What are your favorite maneuvers and waves to perform your best?

My favorite maneuvers are definitely the invert and backflips. I am training a lot on my air revers now and Im really enjoying the process.
And when it comes to waves, La Caleta de Adeje will always have my heart.

You’ve earned many titles and awards throughout your career. What are the moments that mean the most to you?

I think being recognized as best athlete of the Island of Tenerife was a really big moment in my life because I felt like bodyboarding was really seen

Send a message to all those girls who want to start bodyboarding but are afraid:

I think we should always face it like everything else in Life. If you want to see process sometimes it will be scary, but out of discomfort comes growths. Get out there girls, show the world.

What are your projects inside and outside of bodyboarding?

I still want to grow in my surfing and win another Title.
In my personal life im starting with the studies to work on boats, so im always close to the ocean.

How do you see the current level of bodyboarding across different categories?

I think we can proudly say that the level of bodyboarding it at its highest, the juniors are coming strong and the women are surfing way more radical these days.