Gabriela Bryan

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Gabriela Bryan
Personal information
Born (2002-04-09) 9 April 2002 (age 22)
Kilauea, Hawaii, United States
Residence Kilauea, Hawaii, United States
Surfing career
Best year 2024 – Ranked #7 WSL CT World Tour
Major achievements
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular

Gabriela Bryan (born 9 April 2002) is an American professional surfer. She compete in the elite (top 16) of the World Surf League. [1] She was born in Kilauea, Hawaii on 9 April 2002. [2] [3]

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Career

In 2022, Bryan qualified to compete on the WSL Championship Tour. She achieved runner-up in one event and two third places, and was named Rookie of the Year. [4]

In 2024, she won her first event in Margaret River, Australia. [5]

Career Victories

WCT Wins
YearEventVenueCountry
2024 Margaret River Pro Margaret River, Western Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia

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References

  1. "Professional Surf Athletes: Men & Women". World Surf League. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  2. "Gabriela Bryan Surfer Bio | Age, Height, Videos & Results". World Surf League. 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  3. read, Wahine·3 min. "She Rips/ Gabriela Bryan". Freesurf Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. https://olympics.com/en/news/gabriela-bryan-surfing-rookie-2022-wsl
  5. Lewis, Aimee (2024-04-21). "'Magical' moment as surfer shares wave with pod of dolphins as she wins first world championship tour event". CNN. Retrieved 2024-04-22.