| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Malia Manuel [1] August 9, 1993 (age 32) Wailua, Kauai, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight | 119 lb (54 kg) |
| Website | http://www.maliamanuel.com/ |
| Surfing career | |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Sponsors | Athletic Brewing, Sunbum, DHD surfboards |
| Major achievements |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular (natural foot) |
| Shaper | Darren Handley |
| Favorite waves | Hawaii |
Malia Manuel (born August 9, 1993) is a Hawaiian professional surfer. She won Rookie of the Year in 2012 and was ranked 5th on the 2014 ASP World Tour. [2] In 2008, at the age of 14 she became the youngest surfer ever to win the U.S. Open of Surfing. [2] [3]
Manuel was born in Wailua, Hawaii and is of Native Hawaiian descent. [4] She graduated from Kapaa High School and the American College of Healthcare Sciences. [3] [5] She hails from a lineage deeply connected to Hawaiian culture and the ocean, with roots in Hanalei Bay tracing back several generations. Her family's connection to the land and sea became the cornerstone of her journey into professional surfing. [6]
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] Malia collaborated with Lululemon on her first fashion line, focusing on swimwear designed for performance and comfort. The collection features pieces like the "Will the Wave" top and bottom, which offer security and flat seams to cater to the needs of active surfers and ocean enthusiasts. [8]
Malia co-founded the sclpt co in 2023. Their mission is to promote health and wellness by naturally enhancing workouts and recovery techniques, aiming to sculpt the mind, body, and spirit through conscious practices. [9]