Jordy Smith
| Jordy Smith | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born |
11 February 1988 Durban, South Africa |
| Residence | Carlsbad, California, United States |
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) |
| Surfing career | |
| Best year | 2010 – 2nd in World Title |
| Career earnings | $977080 (as of 23 May 2013) |
| Sponsors | OAM, On A Mission (traction), Oakley, [Roberts Surfboards], O'Neill, Red Bull, DaKine, DVS Shoes, Vestal Watches, Futures Fins |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Natural (regular) foot |
Jordan Michael "Jordy" Smith (born 11 February 1988) is a South African professional surfer, competing on the World Championship Tour (WCT).[1] In 2007 Smith won surfing's World Qualifying Series,[2] the second-tier tour which leads to qualification for the WCT.
Jordy Smith won both the 2010 and 2011 Billabong J-Bay competitions in South Africa, which is part of the WCT Dream Tour, making him the no. 1 ranked surfer in the world. Correction for the full year Kelly Slater was number one in the world in 2010 and 2011, Jordy was number 2 in 2010 but briefly held the top spot after week 4 of the CT<http://www.worldsurfleague.com/athletes/tour/mct?year=2010>.
Smith grew up in Durban and started surfing at age 6. He attended a local Durban high school, Glenwood High School.
Smith is known for the manoeuvres "rodeo flip" and full rotation "alley-oops' and he has been sponsored by O'Neill since 2007.
In 2014, Smith married South African model Lyndall Jarvis.[3]
Jordy Smith won the 2014 Hurley at Trestles, San Clemente, California, United States of America.
Outside surf, Smith is a supporter of S.L. Benfica.[4]
| ASP World Tour Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hurley Pro | Trestles |  USA |
| 2014 | Hurley Pro | Trestles | USA |
| 2013 | Billabong Pro | Rio de Janeiro |  Brazil |
| 2011 | Billabong Pro | Jeffreys Bay |  South Africa |
| 2010 | Billabong Pro | Jeffreys Bay | South Africa |
References
- ↑ ASP World Tour profile
- ↑ ASP WQS Ratings
- ↑ "Jordy Smith marries Lyndall Jarvis; Is even more awesome". Retrieved 2014-02-21.
- ↑ "Jordy Smith: "Gosto de estar com os No Name Boys"" [I like to be amongst the No Name Boys]. Record (newspaper) (in Portuguese). 10 October 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2014.