Alana Blanchard facts for kids
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Alana Blanchard
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Blanchard in October 2013
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Alana Rene Blanchard
March 5, 1990 Kauai, Hawaii, United States
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Alana Rene Blanchard (born March 5, 1990) is an American professional surfer and model. She is known for her amazing surfing skills. Alana has competed in many big surfing events around the world.
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Alana Blanchard's Surfing Journey
Alana Blanchard started surfing very young. Her father, Holt, taught her when she was only 4 years old. She rode her first wave at Hanalei Pier in Kauai, Hawaii.
Alana began competing in surfing contests at age 9. She quickly showed great talent. In 2005, she won first place at the T&C Women's Pipeline Championships.
Major Surfing Wins
Alana has won several important surfing championships, including:
- The Women's Pipeline Championships in Hawaii
- The Rip Curl Girls Festival Junior Pro in Spain
- The Roxy Pro Trials in Haleiwa, Hawaii
- The Billabong Pro Pre Trials in Hookipa, Maui
- The Volcom Pufferfish Surf Series in Pinetrees, Kauai
Beyond Surfing: Design and Support
Starting in 2004, Alana worked with Rip Curl swimwear. She helped design and model their swimwear, including wetsuits.
In May 2017, Alana started the Alana Blanchard Foundation (ABF). This foundation helps support talented female surfers. Alana also has a big presence online. She shares her life and surfing adventures with many followers.
Alana's Personal Life
In 2013, Alana Blanchard met Australian pro surfer Jack Freestone. They started dating after meeting in Hawaii. In June 2017, they shared exciting news: they were expecting their first child. The couple got engaged in June 2019 and later got married.
Alana is also a close friend of fellow surfer Bethany Hamilton. Alana and her father were with Bethany when she had a shark attack at age 13. This event was shown in the 2011 movie Soul Surfer. In the film, actress Lorraine Nicholson played Alana.
Alana Blanchard follows a vegan diet.
See also
In Spanish: Alana Blanchard para niños
