Kelly Slater retirement
The 52-year-old American, an 11-time world champion, was already out of contention for a spot at the Paris Olympics this summer. Image: Flickr/surfglassy

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Surfing GOAT Kelly Slater turns 52: Here he is in action

Longevity, in competitive sports, is a rare thing, highlighting further that surfing legend Kelly Slater’s career is laudable.

14-02-24 11:35
Kelly Slater retirement
The 52-year-old American, an 11-time world champion, was already out of contention for a spot at the Paris Olympics this summer. Image: Flickr/surfglassy

Longevity, in competitive sports, is a rare thing, highlighting further that surfing legend Kelly Slater’s career is laudable.

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In honour of Slater, who turned 52 on 11 February and is still competing against surfers half his age at the highest level, here’s a look back through the ages.

The clip, curated by Surf Radio, includes footage from a number of different films featuring Slater, including Endless Summer II, Quiksilver’s The Crossing, Taylor Steele’s Hit & Run – and several more. 

Kelly Slater is an 11-time world champion and is widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time.

He was 56 Championship Tour victories to his name.

 
 
 
 
 
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