Jadson André
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 March 1990 (age 36) |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 154 lb (70 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Best year | 2010 - Ranked #13 WSL CT World Tour |
| Sponsors | Oakley |
| Major achievements |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy |
Jadson André (Natal, 13 March 1990)[1][2][3] is a Brazilian professional surfer.
Biography
Jadson started surfing at the age of 10 on the beaches of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, including Ponta Negra beach, one of the main tourist city sights, where Morro do Careca is located. Jadson was raised by his family in the city of Alexandria, where he spent part of his childhood.
Jadson Andre's poor teenage parents weren't at all keen on Jadson surfing as a youngster because of its counter-cultural associations and thought he should concentrate on soccer. An uncle however introduced him to the sport and would often take him surfing in secret. Before long though, he started winning local comps, and was offered a contract with Oakley, and hit the international circuit. He qualified for the CT in 2010 and in his rookie season won at home at the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina defeating none other than Kelly Slater in the Final.[4]
He has been described as one of Brazil's leading professional surfers.[5]
ASP World Tour
One of his achievements in the sport was the title of the Brazilian leg of the ASP World Tour held in 2010, in Imbituba (SC), beating one of the surfers in activity, the American Kelly Slater, eleven times world champion.[6][7]
Only 20 years old and a debutant in the elite division of world surfing, he won his first victory in the Brazilian stage of the ASP World Tour on April 29, 2010, in Imbituba. Brazil's last title at home had been with former Brazilian surfer Peterson Rosa, from Paraná, in 1998, when he was still competing in the tour.
Career victories
| WCT Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Santa Catarina Pro | Imbituba, Santa Catarina |  Brazil |
| WQS Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
| 2019 | Oi Hang Loose Pro Contest | Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco | Brazil |
| 2014 | Cascais Billabong Pro | Praia de Carcavelos, Cascais | .svg.png){kind=small} Portugal |
| 2013 | Cascais Billabong Pro | Praia de Carcavelos, Cascais | Portugal |
| 2009 | Quiksilver Pro Africa Virgin Mobile | New Pier, Durban |  South Africa |
| 2008 | Gatorade Surf Classic | Sao Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina | Brazil |
References
- ↑ . Oakleyprojunior.com http://oakleyprojunior.com/profiles/2009-surfer-profiles-jadson-andre/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Jadson André voa na Praia de Imbituba e avança para quartas". Band.com.br.
- ↑ "Brasileiro bate Slater e vence etapa de SC do Circuito Mundial de surfe". Site da Folha de S. Paulo.
- ↑ "Jadson Andre Surfer Bio | Age, Height, Videos & Results". World Surf League. August 2023.
- ↑ "ASP World Tour 2014". Retrieved 2014-08-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Potiguar vence Slater e fatura etapa do WCT". Tribunadonorte.com.br.
- ↑ "Surfista brasileiro supera Kelly Slater e ganha título". Estadão.com.br.
External links
- Jadson André at the World Surf League