Ryan Callinan

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Ryan Callinan
Personal information
Born (1992-05-27) 27 May 1992 (age 32)
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight176 lb (80 kg)
Surfing career
Best year2023 – Ranked No. 10 WSL CT World Tour
Surfing specifications
StanceGoofy

Ryan Callinan (born 27 May 1992, in Newcastle, New South Wales) is an Australian professional surfer.

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Surfing career

Callinan secured his spot on the 2016 CT by finishing 10th in the 2015 Qualifying Series. [1] In his CT debut, he finished only 34th place. He returned in 2018 as a replacement in the French leg of the Quiksilver Pro France and reached his first final, losing to compatriot Julian Wilson. [2] Callinan won 2 QS stages in the same year and finished 4th in the rankings, returning to the Championship Tour. [3] [4]

Callinan competed in the 2019 and 2021 CT seasons, finishing in the middle of the rankings. [5] [6] In the 2022, Callinan suffered an injury and poor results, finishing 35th and falling into the mid-season cut. In the same year, competing in the access division, the Challenger Series, he reached 2 finals and finished the season in 2nd place in the rankings, requalifying for the CT again. [7] Callinan reached his second CT final in 2023, at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach being defeated by compatriot Ethan Ewing. [8] He finished the year in 10th place, his best CT performance. [9] Callinan had a quiet 2024 season and qualified again for the 2025 CT season.

Career victories

WQS Wins
YearEventVenueCountry
2018EDP Billabong Pro Ericeira Ribeira D'Ilhas, Ericeira Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
2018Ichinomiya Chiba Open Ichinomiya, Chiba Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Juniors Wins
YearEventVenueCountry
2011Fantastic Noodles Pro Junior Victor Harbor, South Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia

References

  1. "Ten Surfers We Could See On Tour In 2016". Surfer. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  2. "Ryan Callinan Finishes 2nd at the 2018 Quik Pro France". Billabong Suomi. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  3. "Ryan Callinan Claims Massive Win in Ericeira". World Surf League. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  4. "Ryan Callinan Is A Blazing Inspiration". Stab Mag. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  5. "Men's Championship Tour Final Rankings 2019". World Surf League. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  6. "Men's Championship Tour Final Rankings 2021". World Surf League. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  7. "Big wins for Ryan Callinan and Macy Callaghan in Portugal". Surfing Australia. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  8. "Results for Ryan Callinan at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2023". World Surf League. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  9. "Men's Championship Tour Final Rankings 2023". World Surf League. Retrieved 6 March 2025.