Alex and Marie Mateos
Flying Culture

Naked Pilots: Mr and Mrs Mateos

13 October, 2016

Alex and Marie Mateos

“Having my coach at home helps a lot.”

Alex Mateos, who won the FAI Paramotor World Championships in August, and his new wife, Marie, who won the Women’s title, reveal what it takes to be the Mr and Mrs of powered paragliding.

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