Griffin Colapinto

Griffin Colapinto (born July 29, 1998, in Mission Viejo, California)[1] is an American professional surfer. In 2017, Colapinto won the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing event. That same year, he also won the Men's Qualifying Series and qualified for the World Surf League (WCT) surfing. Griffin also has a younger brother, whose name is Crosby. Crosby is also a surfer.[2] Colapinto did his best WSL performance in 2022 where he finished 7th on the final rankings.

Griffin Colapinto
Personal information
Born (1998-07-29) July 29, 1998
Mission Viejo, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight171 lb (78 kg)
Surfing career
Best year2022 - Ranked #7 WSL CT World Tour
SponsorsLost Surfboards, Billabong, FCS
Major achievements
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural foot)

Background and early years

While peers have been admiring him for years, Griffin's first big public shot across the bow came in November 2016, when he landed a Hail Mary aerial-reverse in the high-stakes Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa. He followed with a runner-up finish to Ethan Ewing at the World Junior Championships, then made the Final of the Volcom Pipe Pro to start his steady climb up the Qualifying Series ranks. In 2017, he became the first Californian to win the prestigious Vans Triple Crown of Surfing after making back-to-back Finals at Haleiwa and Sunset Beach. In addition, he finished the season as the 2017 Qualifying Series champion.[3]

Career Victories
WCT Wins
YearEventVenueCountry
2022Surf City El Salvador ProPunta Roca, La Libertad El Salvador
2022MEO Portugal ProSupertubos, Peniche Portugal

References
  1. "Birthday Boy Griffin Colapinto Celebrates With Round 2 Victory". Retrieved 2019-09-29.
  2. "Griffin Colapinto Wins Vans Triple Crown: "It's The Best Feeling Ever!"". worldsurfleague.com. December 18, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  3. "Griffin Colapinto Surfer Bio | Age, Height, Videos & Results". World Surf League.
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