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Julian Wilson (born 8 November 1988) is an Australian professional surfer who competes on the World Surf League Men's World Tour.
| Julian Wilson | |
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.jpg) Wilson at the Quiksilver Pro France 2013 in Hossegor | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 8 November 1988 Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia |
| Residence | Coolum Beach, Queensland |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Best year | 2018 - Ranked #2 WSL CT World Tour |
| Career earnings | $1,491,250 |
| Sponsors | Hurley Clothing, Nike Footwear, Red Bull Energy, Oakley Eyewear, FCS traction and fins, Sunbum Sunscreen, Catch Surf and JS Industries surfboards[1][2] |
| Major achievements |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular (natural foot) |
| Shaper(s) | JS industries |
| Quiver | 6'0 x 18 1/2" x 2 ¼" |
| Favorite waves | Coolum Beach, Huntington Pier |
| Favorite maneuvers | Barrels, air reverse, sushi roll |
| Website | JulianWilson.com |
Personal life
editWilson was born and raised in Coolum Beach, Queensland. He is an ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.[3] Wilson's mother is a breast cancer survivor,[4] and he was inspired to ride a pink board by a close family friend and international cricketer, Matthew Hayden, who plays with a pink bat for the corresponding cause.
Wilson was in the water during the final of the J-Bay Open 2015 in South Africa when three-time world champion Mick Fanning was attacked by a great white shark. He paddled toward Fanning to assist, was praised for his action, and was subsequently hailed as a hero.[5] The event was cancelled.[6] Both surfers escaped unharmed and gifted a shared second-place result. Following the ordeal, Wilson gave a tear-filled interview, and when asked, "You guys are locked in a title battle right now, and to put things into perspective, does that mean anything to you at this point?" he replied, "No, not at all, I'm just happy he's alive."[7]
Surfing career
edit2011 Accomplishments:
- Ranked #9 on the 2011 ASP World Tour[8]
- Rookie of the Year 2011
2012 Accomplishments:
- Won first ASP World Tour event – Rip Curl Pro Portugal (Peniche, Portugal)
- Ranked #9 on the 2012 ASP World Tour rankings[9]
Wilson then won the Hawaii Billabong Pipeline Master in 2014, the Billabong Pro Teahupoo in Tahiti in 2017, the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast in 2018, and the Quiksilver Pro France in 2018.[10]
Wilson qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He lost to Gabriel Medina from Brazil in the third round of the men's shortboard.[11] Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics details the results in depth.
Career victories
edit| ASP World Tour Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
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| 2018 | Quiksilver Pro France | Hossegor, Nouvelle-Aquitaine |  France
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| 2018 | Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast | Gold Coast, Queensland |  Australia
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| 2017 | Billabong Pro Teahupoo | Teahupo'o, Tahiti |  French Polynesia
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| 2014 | Billabong Pipeline Masters | Banzai Pipeline, Oahu |  Hawaii
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| 2012 | Rip Curl Pro Portugal | Supertubos, Peniche |  Portugal
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References
edit- ^ "Sun Bum builds next chapter in California with new CEO Adam Francis - Transworld Business". Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- ^ "ASP Surfer Profile: Julian Wilson". ASPWorldTour.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2012.
- ^ "About Julian Wilson". JulianWilson.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
- ^ Carlyon, Patrick (25 July 2015). "Surfer Julian Wilson's mum, Nola, says reluctant hero son is a 'brave soul'". Herald Sun. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ Ting, Inga (20 July 2015). "Surfer Julian Wilson hailed as hero after shark attacks Mick Fanning". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Competition canceled after surfer Mick Fanning escapes shark attack". CNN. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ Hoffman, Bill; Moffat, Nicky (20 July 2015). "He 'never paddled so fast in his life' says Wilson's mum". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "2011 ASP World Championship" (PDF). aspworldtour.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 April 2012.
- ^ "2012 ASP World Tour Rankings". aspworldtour.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "Julian Wilson Surfer Bio | Age, Height, Videos & Results". World Surf League. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
