When Kinsey Wolanski ran onto the pitch during the 2019 Champions League Final, she instantly became one of the most talked-about figures in world sport. Today, the American influencer has traded that moment of chaos for a very different adrenaline rush, flying aircraft.
Wolanski became internationally recognised after sprinting across the field at the Wanda Metropolitano in a revealing outfit during Liverpools win over Tottenham. The stunt, organised to promote a website linked to her then-partner, YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, earned her a brief stay in a Spanish holding cell but also catapulted her online following from a few hundred thousand to well over two million.
Five years later, the 29-year-old says life has changed dramatically. Known for chasing extreme experiences, she has earned qualifications as both a skydiver and a dual-rated pilot, allowing her to operate helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. She often shares videos of her flights with her 3.7 million Instagram followers and has spoken openly about the tough process behind becoming a pilot, including more than 100 hours of flying and multiple exams. Her time as a skydiver has come with risks too; she previously broke her ankle after a rough landing during a windy jump in 2020.
Wolanskis pitch invasion was encouraged by Zdorovetskiy, who built his career on elaborate pranks. But as her fame grew, tensions reportedly developed between them. She later revealed that the imbalance created by her sudden success affected their relationship, and the two eventually went separate ways. Zdorovetskiy has since run into legal trouble overseas, where he is currently dealing with charges related to a livestream incident. Wolanski is now in a relationship with fitness influencer Vince Sant, who often appears in her aviation posts.
Alongside flying, Wolanski has established herself as a sports presenter. Although she frequently covers NFL content, she has also collaborated with figures from baseball, MMA, and professional wrestling. She recently appeared with Buffalo Bills running back James Cook and features on the show Arena Gridiron with former NBA star Gilbert Arenas.
Before her viral stunt, Wolanski had already modelled for magazines such as Sports Illustrated and Maxim, but she admits her streaking incident dramatically increased her visibility. She has reflected on that moment with humour: despite the controversy, she believes it opened unexpected career doors and insists her intention was harmless fun.
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