Stephanie Louise Gilmore, known as Stephanie Gilmore is an Australian professional surfer and seven-time world champion of the Women’s WSL World Tour. She began her Surfing journey at the age of 10, first on a Bodyboard and later on Coolangatta crowded surf breaks. She also works as an environmental activist and humanitarian work, standing on the advisory board of Sea Shepherd and supports World Vision and Coeur de Forêt.
Stephanie is known for her outstanding paddling strength, elegant surf lines, explosive performances, and excellent wave reading skills. Her’s surfing style is often compared to her fellow Gold Coast surfer, Joel Parkinson. She won the inaugural Swatch Girls Pro France in 2010, and in 2010, she was inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame and won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the year award.
Stephanie will be one of the two first female surfers to represent Australia in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Till now, she has won 31 Championship Tour events.
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| Name | Stephanie Gilmore | |||||||||||
| Real Name | Stephanie Louise Gilmore | |||||||||||
| Nick Name | Steph, Happy Gilmore | |||||||||||
| Profession | Surfer and Actress | |||||||||||
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| Debut | 2005 Women's CT | |||||||||||
| Personal Information | ||||||||||||
| Date of Birth | 29th January 1988 | |||||||||||
| Age (as in 2021) | 33 years | |||||||||||
| Birthplace | Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||
| Zodiac sign | Acquarius | |||||||||||
| Nationality | Australian | |||||||||||
| Hometown | Kingscliff, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||
| Religion | Christian | |||||||||||
| Physical Status | ||||||||||||
| Height (approx.) | 5 ft, 11 in 178 cm | |||||||||||
| Weight (approx.) | 149 lbs 68 kg | |||||||||||
| Body Measurements (B-C-W) | Not Known | |||||||||||
| Eye Colour | Blue-green | |||||||||||
| Hair Colour | Blonde | |||||||||||
| Education and More | ||||||||||||
| School | Kingscliff High School | |||||||||||
| College/University | N/A | |||||||||||
| Educational Qualification | High School Graduate | |||||||||||
| Family and Relationships | ||||||||||||
| Father | Jeff Gilmore | |||||||||||
| Mother | Tracy Gilmore | |||||||||||
| Siblings | Brother: | |||||||||||
| Sister: Whitney Gilmore, Bonnie Gilmore (Elders) | ||||||||||||
| Marital Status | Unmarried | |||||||||||
| Affairs/Girlfriends/Boyfriends | Not Known | |||||||||||
| Spouse | Not Yet Married | |||||||||||
| Children(s) | N/A | |||||||||||
| Career | ||||||||||||
| Honours | Seven-time world surfing champion (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2018). | |||||||||||
| Achievements | Seven-time world surfing champion (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2018). | |||||||||||
| 2005-got a wildcard to compete at the Roxy Pro Gold Coast and won the event. | ||||||||||||
| Qualified for the ASP Women's Championship Tour in 2007; In her rookie year-won four of the eight events and claimed the world title "on a day off from high school." | ||||||||||||
| Three years later, in 2010-won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year award and was inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame. | ||||||||||||
| Won the Best Female Action Sports Athlete ESPY Award in 2011 and 2013. | ||||||||||||
| She is the star of the feature-length documentary "Stephanie In The Water," directed by Ava Warbrick. | ||||||||||||
| Championship Tour Event Victories | 2019- Corona Bali Protected- lululemon Maui Pro | |||||||||||
| 2018- Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach- Oi Rio Women's Pro, Corona Open J-Bay - Women's | ||||||||||||
| 2017- Roxy Pro Gold Coast- Maui Women's Pro | ||||||||||||
| 2014- Roxy Pro Gold Coast, Swatch Women's Pro Trestles, Cascais Women's Pro | ||||||||||||
| 2012- Roxy Pro Gold Coast, TSB Bank NZ Surf Festival, Roxy Pro France | ||||||||||||
| 2011- Roxy Pro France | ||||||||||||
| 2010- Roxy Pro Gold Coast, Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach, Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic, Rip Curl Search | ||||||||||||
| 2009- Roxy Pro Gold Coast, Billabong Pro Maui | ||||||||||||
| 2008- Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach, Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle, Movistar Classic Peru, Roxy Pro Sunset Beach, Billabong Pro Maui | ||||||||||||
| 2007- Rip Curl Women's Pro, NAB Beachley Classic, Mancora Peru Classic, Billabong Pro | ||||||||||||
| 2006- Havaianas Beachley Classic | ||||||||||||
| 2005- Roxy Pro Gold Coast | ||||||||||||
| Coach | Nam Baldwin, Laird and Gabby Hamilton | |||||||||||
| Team | N/A | |||||||||||
| Position(s) | Leading Australian Woman Surfer | |||||||||||
| Movies worked | Perception(2008), A Deeper Shade of Blue (2011), Stephanie in the water (2014), Proximity (2017) | |||||||||||
| Favourites | ||||||||||||
| Favourite Singer | Â Rihanna, Slayer and Marvin Gaye | |||||||||||
| Favourite Choreographer | Noémie Lafrance | |||||||||||
| Favourite Playlists | Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Hole, No Doubt, Jeff Buckley, Missy Elliot, P.J. Harvey, LCD Soundsystem, Sonic Youth, Tame Impala, Roberta Flack, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Connan Mockasin, and Daft Punk | |||||||||||
| Favourite Guitars | vintage Epiphone Crestwood, a Fender Jazzmaster | |||||||||||
| Hobbies | Riding bikes, Travelling, Shopping, Listening to music, singing, Dancing, Playing | |||||||||||
| Net Worth/Salary/Assets | ||||||||||||
| Net Worth | $ 5 million | |||||||||||
| Salary | Not Known | |||||||||||
| Assets | Not Known |
