Meet X-Bionic athletesChrigel Maurer
The ability to fly isnāt just for birds and superheroes. Just ask Chrigel āThe Eagle of Adelbodenā Maurer. As paragliding athlete, heās experienced the Alps from a new perspective. From the foot of the mountains to the airspace above them, heās found a way to control the elements.
Chrigel Maurer is one of the most decorated athletes in the paragliding world, winning three consecutive World Championship titles alongside European Championships, Swiss Championships, and beating his competitors in six Red Bull X-Alps competitions. Now established as a legend in his sport, there isnāt much left for Chrigel to achieve.
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World Champion6x
Red Bull X-Alps Champion6x
Swiss Champion1x
European ChampionāAs a child, I was really fascinated by the birds,ā he says. āThey flew away and they were completely free. I also wanted this feeling to be free.ā
From an early age, Chrigel found inspiration in the sky. When he was just seven years old, he found freedom in the clouds on his first tandem paraglide. From then on, his ambition was set: he wanted to be a professional paraglider.
Fast forward 11 years and Chrigel was taking part in his first World Championship in Mexico, getting to know the world elite and refining his skills. Paragliding is a tactical sport, requiring deep planning and the ability to cover ground with your feet.
Athletes need the energy reserves to climb up to launch points and keep their body at optimal temperatures, which can be challenging at altitude. Since 2007, The Eagle of Abelboden has trusted X-BionicĀ® products to regulate his performance temperature, via their patented sweat management system, throughout his strenuous competitions.
