Matt Wilkinson (surfer)
| Matt Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 29 September 1988 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Best year | 2016, 2017 - Ranked #5 WSL CT World Tour |
| Major achievements |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy |
Matt Wilkinson is a professional Australian surfer.
Life and career
Known for being a goofyfooter, Wilkinson is from a small town called Copacabana in New South Wales. In 2016, he won his first two Championship Tour events.[1][2][3]
Career Victories
| WCT Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Outerknown Fiji Pro | Namotu, Tavarua | Fiji |
| 2016 | Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach | Bells Beach, Victoria | Australia |
| 2016 | Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast | Gold Coast, Queensland | Australia |
| WQS Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
| 2016 | Maitland & Port Stephens Toyota Pro | Newcastle, New South Wales | Australia |
| 2012 | Coca-Cola Saquarema Prime | Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro | Brazil |
| 2010 | Coldwater Classic | Steamer Lane, California | United States |
| 2006 | Central Coast Pro | Soldiers Beach, New South Wales | Australia |
References
- ^ "Matt Wilkinson Surfer Bio | Age, Height, Videos & Results". World Surf League. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "Listen: calls grow for ex-professional super Matt Wilkinson to justify his bald-faced cultural appropriation of country music and the country music lifestyle". Beach Grit. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ "Is Matt Wilkinson Surfing's Next World Champion?". The inertia. 27 June 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
External links
- Matt Wilkinson at the World Surf League