Experience and Legacy in the Ocean: Paloma Freyggang Steps onto the Podium at Reñaca Surf Pro

The opening event of the Chilean Surf Circuit delivered a result shaped by experience, consistency, and a deep connection to the ocean

At the Reñaca Surf Pro, Paloma Freyggang secured second place in the Master Women’s category in a performance marked by a very special context. Six months pregnant, the athlete returned to competition and stepped onto the podium once again, reaffirming her bond with the ocean and with the sport.

With more than 25 years on a board, Paloma is recognized as one of the most influential figures in Chilean women’s bodyboarding. A pioneer in taking on heavy waves and developing a strong, determined style in the water, her career has been defined by competitive achievements and by a way of living the sport that opened the path for many others.

In this edition, she chose to compete on a longboard in the Master Women’s category, reaching the podium and proving that her connection to the ocean goes beyond disciplines.

Her presence in Reñaca stood out not only for the result, but also for the weight of her experience within the circuit, bringing depth and character to a lineup where different generations of Chilean surf and bodyboarding come together.

Throughout her career, Paloma Freyggang has become a reference point and an inspiration for more than four generations of bodyboarders, leaving a mark that goes far beyond results and is reflected in the way this sport is understood and lived.

As part of the Queen of the Wave universe, Paloma represents the value of stories built over time, with conviction and a genuine love for the ocean where experience, motherhood, and passion for the waves coexist authentically, and where figures like her continue to leave a lasting impact, not only through podium finishes, but through the legacy they have shaped both in and out of the water.