Two World Championship titles and an aerial surfing ability that some coaches consider the greatest in the sport's history.
Two World Championship titles and an aerial surfing ability that some coaches consider the greatest in the sport's history. 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 2016 2017, Back-to-back titles, Olympic competitor. John embodied the kind of complete athlete that surfing produces only rarely — technically accomplished, physically prepared and mentally equipped for the full demands of elite competition. Across a career marked by sustained excellence, John established a legacy that endures in the record books and in the lasting memory of surfing fans worldwide. Competing at the highest level in surfing over an extended period demands outstanding physical gifts and the mental resilience to overcome setbacks — something John John Florence demonstrated consistently and impressively.
WSL World Champion 2016 2017
He appeared surfing Pipeline in surf films as a child, before his teens — the most prodigious surfing talent of his generation.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- WSL World Champion 2016 2017
- Back-to-back titles
- Olympic competitor