Malia Manuel

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Malia Manuel
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Malia Manuel, runner-up of the 2012 Beachley Classic, Sydney
Personal information
BornKelsey Malia Manuel [1]
August 9, 1993 (1993-08-09) (age 31)
Wailua, Kauai, Hawaii
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight119 lb (54 kg)
Surfing career
SponsorsLululemon, Breitling, Athletic Brewing, Sunbum, DHD surfboards [2]
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural foot)
Shaper(s)Darren Handley
Favorite wavesHawaii
Website http://www.maliamanuel.com/

Kelsey Malia Manuel (born August 9, 1993) is an American professional surfer. She won Rookie of the Year in 2012 and was ranked 5th on the 2014 ASP World Tour. [3] In 2008, at the age of 14 she became the youngest surfer ever to win the U.S. Open of Surfing. [3] [4]

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Early life

Manuel was born in Wailua, Hawaii and is of Native Hawaiian descent. [5] She graduated from Kapaa High School and the American College of Healthcare Sciences. [4] [6]

Modeling

Manuel has been sponsored by several brands and appeared in advertisements and photo shoots. She made her debut in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 2020. [7]

Surfing Career Highlights

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References

  1. ↑ Fujimoto, Dennis (20 May 2007). "Kapa'a MS students show well at O'ahu industrial arts fair". The Garden Island. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  2. ↑ "Malia Manuel on the Mend".
  3. 1 2 "Surfer Profile: Malia Manuel". Archived from the original on 2014-10-03. Retrieved 2014-10-03.
  4. 1 2 "Riding High". MidWeek Kaua'i. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  5. ↑ "BABY-G X Malia Manuel". Casio Fan Magazine. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "2017 Graduates of American College of Healthcare Sciences". ACHS. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Malia Manuel". Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. 202. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  8. ↑ "Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Women's 2019".
  9. ↑ "Making the most of two week quarantine ahead of Australian Leg, Kauai's Malia Manuel 'grateful' for WSL season to resume". KHON2. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  10. ↑ "Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast Women's 2019 - Semifinals".
  11. ↑ "Results - Beachwaver Maui Pro Women's 2018".
  12. ↑ "Malia Manuel, on her MCL recovery, on her first heat in five months, and more". SURFER Magazine. 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  13. ↑ "Jesse Mendes and Malia Manuel claim the 2017 Australian Open of Surfing". SurferToday. March 6, 2017. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  14. ↑ "Malia Manuel wins the Supergirl Pro 2013". SurferToday. 2013. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
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