World Champion and Olympic gold medallist at Tokyo 2020 — Italo Ferreira's aerial surfing is the most spectacular in the current professional era.
World Champion and Olympic gold medallist at Tokyo 2020 — Italo Ferreira's aerial surfing is the most spectacular in the current professional era. Surfing rewards the ability to read and respond to the ocean, combined with technical skill and the mental and physical courage to perform in challenging conditions. Career highlights included WSL World Champion 2019, Olympic Gold Tokyo 2020, Most aerial surfer. What consistently distinguished Italo was the ability to perform at the highest level over many seasons — competing with the very best while maintaining exceptional standards throughout a long career in surfing. Italo's contribution to surfing extends well beyond personal statistics to include the broader culture and development of the discipline at the highest level. Competing at the highest level in surfing over an extended period demands outstanding physical gifts and the mental resilience to overcome setbacks — something Italo Ferreira demonstrated consistently and impressively.
WSL World Champion 2019
He borrowed a surfboard from a supporter before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic final — then won the gold medal on it.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- WSL World Champion 2019
- Olympic Gold Tokyo 2020
- Most aerial surfer