Jordy Smith Biography
Birthdate: February 11, 1988
Birthplace: Durban, South Africa
If you are looking for surfing's next superstar look no further than 21 year-old Jordy Smith. We got the down low on this South African star!
Rise to Fame
Growing up in South Africa, Jordy was introduced to the sport by his father, who was a former surfer. Jordy immediately fell in love with the sport and would practice for hours a day. When he wasn't on his board, he was studying tapes of his boyhood idol Kelly Slater - who shares the same birthday as Jordy.
Jordy's hard work paid off as he became one of the world's best up-and-coming surfers. His win at the 2003 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Championships Under-16 in his home turf of Durban put him in the worldwide spotlight. As an 18-year-old, he won the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing's Rookie of the Year award. Last year, Jordy won the 2007 ASP World Qualifying Series by a record margin.
Riding Style
Jordy has a very smooth
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