Julian Wilson (surfer)

Julian Wilson (born 8 November 1988) is an Australian professional surfer who competes on the World Surf League Men's World Tour.

Julian Wilson
Wilson at the Quiksilver Pro France 2013 in Hossegor
Personal information
Born (1988-11-08) 8 November 1988
Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia
ResidenceCoolum Beach, Queensland
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Surfing career
Best year2018 - Ranked #2 on the World Surf League Championship Tour
Career earnings$1,491,250
SponsorsHurley Clothing, Nike Footwear, Red Bull Energy, Oakley Eyewear, FCS traction and fins, Sunbum Sunscreen, Catch Surf and JS Industries surfboards [1][2]
Major achievements5 World Surf League Championship Tour Event Wins, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Champion (2014)
Surfing specifications
StanceNatural (Regular)
Shaper(s)JS industries
Quiver6'0 x 18 1/2" x 2 ¼"
Favorite wavesCoolum Beach, Huntington Pier
Favorite maneuversBarrels, air reverse, sushi roll
WebsiteJulianWilson.com

Personal life

Wilson was born and raised in Coolum Beach, Queensland. He is an ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.[3] Wilson's mother is a breast cancer survivor,[4] and he was inspired to ride a pink board by close family friend and international cricketer Matthew Hayden, who plays with a pink bat for the same cause.

Wilson was in the water during the final of the J-Bay Open 2015 in South Africa when three-time world champion Mick Fanning was attacked by a great white shark. He paddled towards Fanning to assist, was praised for his action and subsequently hailed as a hero.[5] The event was cancelled.[6] Both surfers escaped unharmed and were given a shared second place result. Following the ordeal, Wilson gave a tear-filled interview, and when asked "You guys are locked in a title battle right now, and to put things into perspective does that mean anything to you at this point in time?" he replied "No, not at all, I'm just happy he's alive."[7]

Surfing career

2011 Accomplishments:

2012 Accomplishments:

  • Won first ASP World Tour event – Rip Curl Pro Portugal (Peniche, Portugal)
  • Ranked #9 on the 2012 ASP World Tour rankings[9]

Career victories
ASP World Tour Wins
YearEventVenueCountry
2012Rip Curl Pro PortugalSupertubos beach, Peniche Portugal
2014Billabong Pipeline MastersSunset Beach, Oahu Hawaii
2017 Billabong Pro Teahupoo Teahupo'o, Tahiti  French Polynesia
2018 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Snapper Rocks, Australia  Australia
2018 Quiksilver Pro France Hossegor, France  France

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "ASP Surfer Profile: Julian Wilson". ASPWorldTour.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2012.
  3. "About Julian Wilson". JulianWilson.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  4. Carlyon, Patrick (25 July 2015). "Surfer Julian Wilson's mum, Nola, says reluctant hero son is a 'brave soul'". Herald Sun. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  5. Ting, Inga (20 July 2015). "Surfer Julian Wilson hailed as hero after shark attacks Mick Fanning". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  6. "Competition canceled after surfer Mick Fanning escapes shark attack". CNN. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  7. Hoffman, Bill; Moffat, Nicky (20 July 2015). "He 'never paddled so fast in his life' says Wilson's mum". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  8. "2011 ASP World Championship" (PDF). aspworldtour.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 April 2012.
  9. "2012 ASP World Tour Rankings". aspworldtour.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
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