Sporting Heroes Month: Kelly Slater
In association with MaxiNutrition
For today’s instalment of Sporting Heroes Month, we’re shining a light on a true living legend of surfing: the ageless, peerless Kelly Slater. Take a bow, Kelly…
Top Sporting Achievement: Being ranked 1st on the ASP World Championship Tour
Better Half: Kelly has been dating professional surfer Kalani Miller for 5 years.
Best Attribute: Those eyes! And while perhaps he’s not the most sun-smart sports star, that year-round tan is hard to beat.
Sporting Quote: “Surfing is my religion… if I have one.”
Special Weapon: Kelly’s passion for the sport is what keeps him going on to achieve the number one world status. Kelly explained, “I get the affirmation that I’m doing what I was meant to do in life.”
Style: Typical surfer chic. Away from the surfboard Kelly likes to keep things simple often opting for shorts and t-shirt as he basks in the warm Florida sunshine.
Training Tip: Aside from surfing, Kelly is into many different types of sports including jujitsu, Cross Fit and free diving, all of which help to keep him fit.
In The Game: At the age of 42 Kelly shows no signs of slowing down and is heavily regarded as one of the best surfers of all time!
Wins: 11 time ASP World Championship (68 Victories)
World Championship Tour (WCT) Surfing (54 Wins)
Attitude: “I don’t care what my age is…These are my peers, and I’m surfing against them. If they have a problem that I’m older then go ahead and beat me.”