Kanoa Igarashi

Japanese-American professional surfer whose technical precision, consistent Championships Tour performances and strong Olympic ambitions have made him one of the most accomplished and popular figures in competitive surfing.

Kanoa Igarashi is a Japanese-American surfer who has been one of the CT's most consistent performers, combining exceptional athletic ability with precise, technical surfing. A two-time Olympic silver medallist, his cultural importance as the face of Japanese surfing and his consistent world-class results make him one of the sport's most significant contemporary figures.