Greatest American Surfing Players of All Time
The greatest American surfing players in history — ranked by career achievements, honours and legacy.
AmericanAll American Surfing Athletes
Browse all 15 american surfing athletes in our database.
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Andy Irons
Surfer
Three World Championships — the most naturally gifted surfer of his generation and a tragically shor…
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Bethany Hamilton
Surfer
American professional surfer who returned to competitive surfing after losing her left arm in a shar…
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Caitlin Simmers
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer who became the youngest-ever World Surf League Championship Tour winner…
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Carissa Moore
Professional Surfer
Five World Championship titles and the first surfing Olympic gold medallist — Carissa Moore won gold…
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Caroline Marks
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer who became the youngest surfer to qualify for the World Surf League Cha…
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Conner Coffin
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer from Santa Barbara who competed on the World Surf League Championship T…
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Courtney Conlogue
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer who competed on the World Surf League Championship Tour and achieved mu…
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Dane Reynolds
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer known for innovative aerial maneuvers and progressive surfing style, co…
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Griffin Colapinto
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer who competes on the World Surf League Championship Tour and represented…
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John John Florence
Professional Surfer
Two World Championship titles and an aerial surfing ability that some coaches consider the greatest …
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Kelly Slater
Professional Surfer
15 World Surf League Championship titles — Kelly Slater is the greatest surfer in history and won hi…
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Laird Hamilton
Big Wave Surfer
The pioneer of big wave surfing — Laird Hamilton's Teahupo'o ride on August 17 2000 is considered th…
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Lisa Andersen
Surfer
American professional surfer who dominated women's surfing in the 1990s, winning four consecutive Wo…
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Rob Machado
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer known for his smooth, stylish approach and innovative maneuvers during …
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Tom Curren
Professional Surfer
American professional surfer and three-time ASP World Champion (1985, 1986, 1990), widely regarded a…