Malia Manuel
Malia Manuel, runner-up of the 2012 Beachley Classic, Sydney
Personal information
BornKelsey Malia Manuel[1]
August 9, 1993 (1993-08-09) (age 30)
Wailua, Kauai, Hawaii
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight119 lb (54 kg)
Surfing career
SponsorsLululemon, Breitling, Athletic Brewing, Sunbum, DHD surfboards [2]
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural foot)
Shaper(s)Darren Handley
Favorite wavesHawaii
Websitehttp://www.maliamanuel.com/

Kelsey Malia Manuel (born August 9, 1993) is an American professional surfer. She won Rookie of the Year in 2012 and was ranked 5th on the 2014 ASP World Tour.[3] In 2008, at the age of 14 she became the youngest surfer ever to win the U.S. Open of Surfing.[3][4]

Early life

Manuel was born in Wailua, Hawaii and is of Native Hawaiian descent.[5] She graduated from Kapaa High School and the American College of Healthcare Sciences.[4][6]

Modeling

Manuel has been sponsored by several brands and appeared in advertisements and photo shoots. She made her debut in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 2020.[7]

Surfing Career Highlights

References

  1. ^ Fujimoto, Dennis (20 May 2007). "Kapa'a MS students show well at O'ahu industrial arts fair". The Garden Island. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Malia Manuel on the Mend".
  3. ^ a b "Surfer Profile: Malia Manuel". Archived from the original on 2014-10-03. Retrieved 2014-10-03.
  4. ^ a b "Riding High". MidWeek Kaua'i. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  5. ^ "BABY-G X Malia Manuel". Casio Fan Magazine. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  6. ^ "2017 Graduates of American College of Healthcare Sciences". ACHS. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Malia Manuel". Sports Illutrated Swimsuit Issue. 202. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  8. ^ "Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Women's 2019".
  9. ^ "Making the most of two week quarantine ahead of Australian Leg, Kauai's Malia Manuel 'grateful' for WSL season to resume". KHON2. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  10. ^ "Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast Women's 2019 - Semifinals".
  11. ^ "Results - Beachwaver Maui Pro Women's 2018".
  12. ^ "Malia Manuel, on her MCL recovery, on her first heat in five months, and more". SURFER Magazine. 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  13. ^ "Jesse Mendes and Malia Manuel claim the 2017 Australian Open of Surfing". SurferToday. March 6, 2017. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  14. ^ "Malia Manuel wins the Supergirl Pro 2013". SurferToday. 2013. Retrieved 2021-07-03.

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