Kelly Slater

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. Slater is widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time, and holds 56 Championship Tour victories. Slater is also the oldest surfer still active on the World Surf League, winning his 8th Billabong Pipeline Masters title at age 49.

Kelly Slater
Slater in 2017
Personal information
BornRobert Kelly Slater
(1972-02-11) February 11, 1972
Cocoa Beach, Florida, U.S.
ResidenceHaleiwa, Hawaii, U.S.
San Clemente, California, U.S.
Cocoa Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Surfing career
Years active1990–present
Major achievements
  • 11x World Champion (1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011)
  • WSL Championship Tour event wins: 56
  • 3x Triple Crown of Surfing Champion (1995, 1998, 2019)
  • 8x Pipeline Masters Champion (1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2008, 2013, 2022)
  • 6x Hurley Pro at Trestles Champion (2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012)
  • 6x Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Champion (1997, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013)
  • 5x Billabong Pro Tahiti Champion (2000, 2003, 2005, 2011, 2016)
  • 4x J-Bay Open Champion (1996, 2003, 2005, 2008)
  • 4x Bells Beach Surf Classic Champion (1994, 2006, 2008, 2010)
  • 4x Fiji Pro Champion (2005, 2008, 2012, 2013)
  • 3x US Open of Surfing Champion (1992, 1996, 2011)
  • Surfers' Hall of Fame inductee
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
X-Games 2004Surf
X-Games 2003Surf
Representing  United States
World Games
2019 MiyazakiTeam
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