Jordy Smith Information
Jordan Michael "Jordy" Smith (born 11 February 1988) is a professional surfer from South Africa, competing on the World Championship Tour (WCT).[1] In 2007 Smith won surfing's World Qualifying Series,[2] the second-tier tour which leads to qualification for the WCT.
Jordy Smith won both the 2010 and 2011 Billabong J-Bay competitions in South Africa, which is part of the WCT Dream Tour, making him the no. 1 ranked surfer in the world.
Smith grew up in Durban and started surfing at age 6. He attended a local Durban high school, Glenwood High School.
Smith is known for the manoeuvres "rodeo flip" and full rotation "alley-oops' and he has been sponsored by O'Neill since 2007.
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| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
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| 2010 | Billabong Pro | Jeffreys Bay | South Africa |
| 2011 | Billabong Pro | Jeffreys Bay | South Africa |
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| Name | Smith, Jordy |
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| Date of birth | 11 February 1987 |
| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa |
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Categories:
- South African surfers
- ASP World Tour surfers
- Laureus World Sports Awards winners
- Living people
- 1988 births
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