| Mark Richards is the most influential surfer in Australia |
| Wednesday, 20 February 2013 17:36 |
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Mark Richards and Stephanie Gilmore have been honoured at the Australian Surfing Awards, in Sydney, during the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Surfing Australia.
Between 1979 and 1982, he ruled the world of surfing and became the first surfer in history to dominate the world professional tour for an extended period of time. Mark Richards transformed the twin-fin surfboard into a secret weapon, perfect for the gliding, swooping turns that he was renowned for. Humble, funny, fast, professional and skillful, Richards is now a master shaper and remains passionately involved in the growth of surfing in Australia. "It's a great honour and very flattering and I feel incredible to be up here to receive this award amongst so many great surfers", Richards said. Mark was named the Most Influential Surfer between 1963-2013, ahead of Simon Anderson, Nat Young, Michael Peterson, Midget Farrelly, Tom Carroll, Layne Beachley, Wayne Bartholomew, Mark Occhilupo and Bob McTavish. Stephanie Gilmore has been inducted into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame. The 25-year old champion grew up in Kingscliff, in northern New South Wales. "This is such an honour. Everyone in the Hall of Fame has had such an incredible impact on the world of surfing and to be included in that is unreal", Gilmore said. |










