Markus Edegran, born on September 22, 1993, in Mount Kisco, NY, is a 30-year-old American professional sailor and kitefoiler. Currently ranked fourth in the world in Formula Kite racing, Edegran has established himself as a top competitor in this sailing discipline. His sailing journey began at the age of eight in the Opti class, with racing experience starting at 10. Edegran's sailing background includes competing in 420s, FJs, and ILCAs before pursuing college-level sailing at St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he graduated in 2016.
After college, Edegran transitioned to high-performance sailing, gaining experience in 49ers, GC32s, Waszps, and M32s. His talent earned him a spot as a bowman on the AC45 for the 2017 Red Bull Youth America's Cup Team. In 2018, Edegran ventured into Kitefoil racing, fully committing to the discipline in 2019 with aspirations of qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. His Formula Kite achievements include a 15th-place finish at the 2021 World Championships and victories in domestic competitions like the US Open Sailing Series.
He is from West Palm Beach, Florida, and represents the St. Francis Yacht Club, Edegran. His career highlights include top 10 finishes in the 2018 and 2019 World Match Racing Tour and a seventh-place at the 2018 M32 World Championship.
Markus Edegran Age
Markus Edegran is 30 years old as of 2024. Born on September 22, 1993, in Mount Kisco, NY, Edegran has spent nearly three decades honing his skills on the water.
Age 8: Began sailing in the Opti class
Age 10: Started racing competitively
Age 23 (2016): Graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland
Age 24 (2017): Participated in the Red Bull Youth America's Cup
Age 25 (2018): Began Kitefoil racing
Age 26 (2019): Fully committed to Formula Kite racing
Age 28 (2021): Achieved 15th place at the Formula Kite World Championships
Markus Edegran's Career Highlights
Formula Kite:
Currently ranked fourth in the world
15th place at the 2021 Formula Kite World Championships in Torregrande, Sardinia, Italy
1st place at the 2022 US Open Sailing Series Clearwater
1st place at the 2021 US Open Sailing Series Long Beach
6th place at the 2020 Hydrofoil Pro Tour
Match Racing:
Top 10 finishes in the 2018 & 2019 World Match Racing Tour
1st place at the 2017 St. Petersburg Match Cup
Other Sailing Classes:
7th place at the 2018 M32 World Championship
Participation in the 2017 Red Bull Youth America's Cup Team
