Courtney Conlogue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Courtney Conlogue |
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| Born | August 25, 1992 Santa Ana, California, U.S. |
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| Nickname | Sea Tiger | |||||||||||||
| Residence | Santa Ana, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 139 lb (63 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| Best year | Ranked No. 2 WSL CT World Tour – 2015, 2016 | |||||||||||||
| Sponsors | Rockstar Energy Drink, JOLYN, Swatch, Verizon Wireless, Kaenon, Dakine, FCS, Toyota of Huntington Beach, Sexwax, Tim Stamps Surfboards | |||||||||||||
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| Stance | Regular (natural foot) | |||||||||||||
| Shaper(s) | Tim Stamps | |||||||||||||
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Courtney Conlogue (born August 25, 1992) is an American professional surfer. She was born in Santa Ana, California. Courtney started surfing when she was just 4 years old!
When she was 11, in 2004, Courtney became the youngest person ever chosen for the USA Junior Surf Team. She placed 11th in the 2005 ISA World Junior Surfing Championships. In 2009, at the ISA World Surfing Games in Costa Rica, Courtney won a gold medal for herself and helped her team win gold too.
By the time she was 14, she had already won a surfing gold medal at the X Games as part of the U.S.A. Team. When she was 16, she won a huge competition called the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing. This event was held at her home beach in Huntington Beach, California. She won the US Open of Surfing again in 2018.
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Overcoming Challenges
In 2014, Courtney had a serious ankle injury while training in Australia. She had to miss several big contests, including the Rip Curl Pro and the US Open of Surfing. Even after this setback, she showed amazing strength. She went on to be ranked No. 2 in the World Surf League for two years in a row!
In 2019, Courtney faced more challenges when she had several head injuries. This meant she had to withdraw from the last event of the season. The 2020 surfing season was then canceled because of Covid. Courtney worked incredibly hard with physical therapy to recover and return to surfing for the 2021 season. Her dedication helped her get back to the sport she loves.
Awards and Achievements
Courtney has won many awards throughout her career.
- She won the U.S. Open of Surfing in 2009 and again in 2018.
- In 2019, she was honored as the Woman of the Year and added to the Surfing Walk of Fame. This is a special place that celebrates the best surfers.
Beyond Surfing
Courtney is not just a surfer; she is also an artist and a businesswoman!
- In 2020, she started her own brand called Sea Tiger. Through this brand, she sells her paintings, coffee, and clothing.
- In 2024, she launched her website, www.courtneyconlogue.com, to share and sell her beautiful original artwork and prints.
- You can even see Courtney's artwork displayed in several art galleries!
Top Surfing Results
Courtney has achieved many great results in her surfing career. Here are some of her top finishes:
- 2018: Won the Vans US Open of Surfing in California.
- 2017: Ranked No. 4 overall. Won the Rip Curl Women's Pro in Australia and the Outerknown Fiji Women's Pro in Fiji.
- 2016: Ranked No. 2 in the World Surf League (WSL). Won the Cascais Women's Pro in Portugal and the Rip Curl Women's Pro in Australia.
- 2015: Ranked No. 2 in the WSL. Won the Cascais Women's Pro in Portugal, the Oi Rio Women's Pro in Brazil, and the Women's Drug Aware Margaret River Pro in Australia.
- 2014: Ranked No. 9 in the WSL.
- 2013: Ranked No. 4 in the WSL. Won the TSB Bank Surf Festival in New Zealand.
- 2012: Ranked No. 5 in the WSL. Won the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic in Australia.
- 2011: Ranked No. 8 in the WSL.
Major Competition Wins
Courtney has won many important competitions. Here are some of her biggest wins on the World Championship Tour (WCT):
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| Year | Event | Location | Country |
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| 2022 | Outerknown Tahiti Pro | Teahupo'o, Tahiti |  French Polynesia |
| 2019 | Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach | Bells Beach, Victoria |  Australia |
| 2018 | Roxy Pro France | Soorts-Hossegor, Nouvelle-Aquitaine |  France |
| 2018 | Vans US Open of Surfing | Huntington Beach, California |  United States |
| 2017 | Outerknown Fiji Women's Pro | Namotu, Tavarua |  Fiji |
| 2017 | Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach | Bells Beach, Victoria | Australia |
| 2016 | Cascais Women's Pro | Praia de Carcavelos, Cascais |  Portugal |
| 2016 | Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach | Bells Beach, Victoria | Australia |
| 2015 | Cascais Women's Pro | Praia de Carcavelos, Cascais | Portugal |
| 2015 | Oi Rio Women's Pro | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro |  Brazil |
| 2015 | Women's Drug Aware Margaret River Pro | Margaret River, Western Australia | Australia |
| 2013 | TSB Bank NZ Surf Festival | New Plymouth, Taranaki |  New Zealand |
| 2012 | Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic | Sydney, New South Wales | Australia |
See also
In Spanish: Courtney Conlogue para niños
