Caroline Marks is an American athlete- a professional surfer. She began her journey in surfing at the age of 11, where she won the Under-12 Surfing America Prime – the US top amateur title. Later, she has won 17 titles, including the 2016 ISA Under-16 Championship, the 2015 and 2016 Vans U.S. Open Pro Junior Championships, and consecutive National Scholastic Surfing Association titles in 2014-2015.
Caroline is best known to be a multiple national champion and the youngest female to compete in a World Surf League event. She is also well-known to be the youngest surfer to qualify for the women’s Championship Tour. By securing second-place overall on the WSL Championship tour in 2019 and first at Super Girl Pro in 2020, she looks herself to set and continue her ascent to the top of the surfing world.
Caroline is currently ranked No. 6 in the World Surf League after six events. She has been featured in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue and was also recently featured by the Washington Post.
| Caroline Marks Bio | |
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| Bio/Wiki | |
| Name | Caroline Marks |
| Real Name | Caroline Marks |
| Nick Name | Carol |
| Profession | American Professional Surfer |
| Famous For | The youngest female to compete in a World Surf League event; the youngest surfer to qualify for the women’s Championship Tour. |
| Debut | 2011 |
| Personal Information | |
| Date of Birth | 14th February 2002 |
| Age (as in 2021) | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Boca Raton, Florida, United States |
| Zodiac sign | Acquarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Melbourne Beach, Florida, USA |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Favourite Actor | Adam Sandler |
| Hobbies | Riding bikes, Fishing, Dancing, Travelling, Shopping |
| Physical Status | |
| Height (approx.) | 5'5" (165 cm, 1.65 m) |
| Weight (approx.) | 58 kg (127 lbs) |
| Body Measurements (B-C-W) | 34-26-35 |
| Eye Colour | Green |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Education and More | |
| School | Lighthouse Christian Academy in West Melbourne (June 2021) |
| College/University | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | High- School Graduate |
| Family and Relationships | |
| Father | Darren Marks |
| Mother | Sarah Marks |
| Siblings | Brother: Zack, Luke (Elder); One Younger Brother- Name Not Known |
| Sister: One Younger Sister- Name Not Known | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Known |
| Career | |
| Honours | Youngest American Qualifying Surfer in various Championships |
| Achievements | 2020- 1st Place: Super Girl Pro Oceanside, California, USA |
| 2019- 1st Place: Women's WSL Championship Tour Peniche, Portugal; 2nd Place Overall: World Surf League; 3rd Place: Women's WSL Championship Tour Lemoore, USA; 3rd Place: Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Bells Beach, Australia; 1st Place: WSL Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast Gold Coast, Australia; 1st Place: WSL QS Florida Pro Sebastian Inlet, FL, USA; |
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| 2018- WSL Championship Tour Rookie of the Year; 1st Place: WSL Qualifying Series San José del Cabo, Mexico; 3rd Place: WSL Championship Tour Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach, Australia; 1st Place: WSL QS Florida Pro Sebastian, Florida, USA |
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| 2016- ISA Girls World Champion U16; Vans US Open Pro Junior Champion; NSSA Open Girls National Champion; Surfing America USA Champion U14 & U16 | |
| 2015- Vans US Open Pro Junior Champion; Volcom VQS World Champion; NSSA Open & Explorer Girls National Champion; NSSA Open Women's National Champion | |
| Junior Event Wins | |
| 2015 US Open Jr. Champion | |
| 2016 ISA Girls World Champion (U16) | |
| 2016 US Open Jr. Champion | |
| Open Event Wins | |
| 2015 Volcom World VQS Champion | |
| 2x Open Women’s NSSA Champion | |
| 6x Surfing America Champion | |
| 2x Open Girls NSSA Champion | |
| WSL Qualifying Series Wins | |
| 2018 WQS Los Cabos Pro Winner | |
| 2018 WQS Florida Pro Winner | |
| 2019 WQS Florida Pro Winner | |
| WSL Championship Tour Podiums | |
| 2018 WSL Rip Curl Women's Pro: 3rd Place | |
| 2018 Vans US Open of Surfing: 3rd Place | |
| 2018 Surf Ranch Pro: 3rd Place | |
| 2019 WSL Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast: 1st Place | |
| 2019 WSL Rip Curl Women's Pro: 3rd Place | |
| 2019 WSL Corona Open J-Bay: 3rd Place | |
| 2019 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal: 1st Place | |
| Coach | Brett Simpson |
| Team | U.S. Surfing Team |
| Inspirations | Kelly Slater, Serena Williams, Simone Biles and Lindsey Vonn |
| Net Worth/Salary/Assets | |
| Net Worth | $ 5 million |
| Salary | Not Known |
| Assets | Not Known |
