Jordy Smith Biography

Jordy Smith
Birthdate: February 11, 1988
Birthplace: Durban, South Africa
If you are looking for surfing's next superstar look no further than 20 year-old Jordy Smith. We got the down low on this South African star!
Rise to Fame
Growing up in South Africa, Jordy was introduced to the sport by his
father, who was a former surfer. Jordy immediately fell in love with the sport and would
practice for hours a day. When he wasn't on his board, he was studying tapes of his boyhood idol
Kelly Slater - who shares the
same birthday as Jordy.
Jordy's hard work paid off as he became one of the world's best up-and-coming surfers. His win at the 2003 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Championships Under-16 in his home turf of Durban put him in the worldwide spotlight. As an 18-year-old, he won the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing's Rookie of the Year award. Last year, Jordy won the 2007 ASP World Qualifying Series by a record margin.

Jordy Smith
Riding Style
Jordy has a very
smooth and powerful style when he rides the waves. He surfs with an unbelievable amount of control, but also has some flair to him. His trademark is his
aerial maneuvers he does at the halfway point of all his runs. He even
invented a new surfing move called the
Swiss Roll - which is where he grabs the board while in the air with both hands and does a 360 degree spin.
Did U Know?
Jordy Smith is 6'2" and weighs 180 pounds.
Jordy Smith's nickname is Superfreak.
Jordy Smith's 17-year-old sister, Casey, is South Africa's top ranked female junior surfer.
Jordy Smith's favorite movies are Napoleon Dynamite, Finding Nemo and Anchor Man.
Jordy Smith is sponsored by O'Neill.
Jordy Smith's favorite TV shows are Lost, Heroes and The Simpsons.
Jordy Smith turned down a big endorsement deal by Nike.
Jordy Smith enjoys playing soccer and tennis in his free time.
Jordy Says...
"Stay focused, if you've got a goal go do it, set it and do it. No drugs, alcohol, you know."
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