Australian surfing champion who won the 2012 WSL World Championship with exceptional consistency and power surfing, becoming a revered figure in Australian surfing and a respected mentor to younger generations.
Joel Parkinson is an Australian surfer and 2012 WSL World Surfing Champion whose exceptional style, precise footwork, and beautiful flowing surfing made him one of the sport's most admired competitors. A Gold Coast surfer who epitomised the classic Australian approach to surfing, his world title came after years as a bridesmaid and was celebrated as one of surfing's most popular results.
Career Journey
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1981
👶 Born in Gold Coast, Australia