Mick Fanning
Australian surfer (born 1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Eugene Fanning AO (born 13 June 1981) is an Australian professional surfer who was crowned champion of the Association of Surfing Professionals/World Surf League (ASP/WSL)'s World Tour in 2007, 2009 and 2013. In 2015, he survived a shark attack by what is suspected to be a great white shark during the J-Bay Open finals in Jeffreys Bay.
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Mick Fanning | |
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Born | Michael Eugene Fanning (1981-06-13) 13 June 1981 (age 42) Penrith, New South Wales, Australia |
Personal information | |
Nickname | White Lightning |
Residence | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
Surfing career | |
Years active | 2002–2018 |
Best year | ASP World Champion – 2007, 2009, 2013 |
Career earnings | $2,796,120 |
Sponsors | Rip Curl, Reef Footwear, Creatures of Leisure Accessories, Dragon Eyewear, Red Bull Zen Nutrition, Skullcandy, Audi, FCS traction and fins |
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Surfing specifications | |
Stance | Natural (regular foot) |
Shaper(s) | Darren Handley and Wade Tokoro |
Quiver | 5'11" x 18 5/8" x 2 1/4" |
Favourite waves | Any pointbreak |
Favourite maneuvers | Hacks and tubes |
Website | www |
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