Franky Zapata
Franky Zapata is a French inventor and extreme sports athlete, best known for creating the Flyboard, a water jet-powered device that allows users to fly above water. He invented the Flyboard in 2011, and it quickly gained global popularity, revolutionizing water sports and inspiring enthusiasts worldwide to perform aerial tricks and stunts. Zapata's innovations have contributed to the evolution of water sports and have made him a prominent figure in the field.
Born on Jul 25, 1979 (46 years old)
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Monaco:
Franky Zapata, known as 'the flying man', attempted to cross the English Channel in a mini-helicopter.
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Monaco:
Franky Zapata is known for his innovations in the field of mechanical sports and flying devices.
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Kazakhstan:
Franky Zapata invented flyboarding in 2011, which has quickly gained popularity worldwide.
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