Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater
Slater in 2017
Personal information
BornRobert Kelly Slater
(1972-02-11) February 11, 1972 (age 52)
Cocoa Beach, Florida, U.S.[1]
ResidenceHaleiwa, Hawaii, U.S.[2]
San Clemente, California, U.S.[3]
Cocoa Beach, Florida, U.S.[4]
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[5]
Weight165 lb (75 kg)[5]
Surfing career
Years active1990–present[6]
Major achievements
Surfing specifications
Favorite wavesCloudbreak, Pipeline, Teahupo'o, Trespass at Deerfield Beach Pier, Sebastian Inlet, and Lower Trestles
Favorite maneuversBarrels
Websitewww.kswaveco.com
Medal record
Competition
Gold medal – first place X-Games 2004 Surf
Gold medal – first place X-Games 2003 Surf
Representing  United States
World Games
Silver medal – second place 2019 Miyazaki Team

Robert Kelly Slater (born February 11, 1972) is an American professional surfer, best known for being crowned World Surf League champion a record 11 times.[1][7] Slater is widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time, and holds 56 Championship Tour victories.[8][9] He won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year four-times (2007, 2009, 2011, 2012).[10] Slater is also the oldest surfer still active on the World Surf League, winning his 8th Billabong Pipeline Masters title at age 49.[11]

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  4. ^ "Kelly Slater's House". virtualglobetrotting.com. 21 September 2010. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
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  7. ^ Clash, Jim (2018-12-06). "Five Questions For Surfing Legend Kelly Slater". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-12-15.
  8. ^ Lazzeretti, Craig (2020-11-17). "Greatest Surfers of All Time". Retrieved 2021-01-23.
  9. ^ "The list of Championship Tour events won by Kelly Slater". 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  10. ^ "PAST WINNERS". Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.
  11. ^ "Days before 50th birthday, surfing legend Kelly Slater wins iconic event in Hawaii – CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2023-08-15.