Luana Silva

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Luana Silva
Personal information
Born (2004-05-07) 7 May 2004 (age 20)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Residence Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii, U.S.
Surfing career
Best year 2022 - Ranked #17 WSL World Tour
Major achievements2025 World Junior championship
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular
Medal record
Women's surfing
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
World Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Arecibo Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 La Bocana Team

Luana Coelho Silva (born 7 May 2004) is a Brazilian-American professional surfer. She competes in the elite (top 16) of the World Surf League. [1] She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. [2] [3] She qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games.

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In January 2025 she von the 2025 WSL World Junior champions held in San Juan, Philippines. [4]

Career Victories

WSL Challenger Series Wins
YearEventVenueCountry
2021 MEO Vissla Pro Ericeira Ribeira D'Ilhas, Ericeira Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal

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References

  1. "Professional Surf Athletes: Men & Women". World Surf League.
  2. "Luana Silva Surfer Bio | Age, Height, Videos & Results". World Surf League. March 25, 2024. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  3. read, Wahine·4 min. "WAHINE / LUANA COELHO SILVA". Freesurf Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2024-02-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. https://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2024/jun/263/world-junior-championships/results