Lakey Peterson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lakey Peterson
Born	Laura Louise Peterson (1994-09-30) September 30, 1994 (age 30) Santa Barbara, California
Spouse(s)	Thomas Allen
Lakey Peterson Personal information Residence Montecito, California Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Weight 130 lb (59 kg) Surfing career Best year 2018 - Ranked #2 WSL CT World Tour Sponsors Nike 6.0, and Hurley, Channel Islands surf boards, Sisstrevolution Major achievements WSL Championship Tour event wins: 5 1x US Open of Surfing champion (2012) Surfing specifications Stance Regular Shaper(s) Channel Islands – Al Merrick

Peterson at 2011 U.S. Open of Surfing

Laura Louise "Lakey" Peterson (born September 30, 1994) is an American professional surfer. She is known for her amazing skills on the waves. Lakey has been ranked as high as No. 1 by the World Surf League (WSL), which is the top professional surfing competition for women. In 2009, she made history by landing the first-ever aerial trick in a women's competition for the NSSA. She also won that competition!

Lakey Peterson's Early Life

When Lakey was five years old, in 2000, her parents and two older siblings went on a trip around the world for a year. It was during this adventure that Lakey first learned to surf. For three months, her family stayed in Manly Beach, Australia. The local surfers there gave her the nickname "Lakey Legend" because she was so good at catching waves on her boogie board.

After returning home to the United States, Lakey didn't surf for a few years. But when she was 12, she started again. By the time she was 16, she had already qualified for the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Women's World Championship Tour. She began her first year on the tour in 2012.

Lakey Peterson's Surfing Career

Lakey Peterson has had a very successful career in professional surfing. She has competed in many major events around the world.

Top Rankings in World Tours

In the 2018 World Surf League Championship Tour, Lakey Peterson finished second overall. She was the highest-ranked American female surfer that year. The next year, in the 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour, she ranked third overall.

Olympic Dreams

Lakey Peterson competed to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics in surfing. She finished third among American female surfers in the qualifying event. Only the top two surfers from each country could directly qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team. Because of her strong performance, she became an alternate for the team.

Major Wins and Achievements

Lakey Peterson has won several important surfing competitions throughout her career. She has won five events on the WSL Championship Tour. One of her big wins was the US Open of Surfing in 2012. She also won the Corona Open J-Bay in 2023. Other notable victories include the Freshwater Pro and the Margaret River Pro in 2019, and the Roxy Pro Gold Coast in 2018.

Sponsors and Partnerships

Lakey Peterson is supported by several sponsors. These companies help her with equipment and other needs for her surfing career. Her current sponsors include Sisstrevolution, Blenders Eyewear, Channel Islands, and Homegrown Surf Shop. She has also appeared in a commercial for Toyota Tacoma.

In March 2020, Lakey was one of six female athletes featured on special packaging for Clif Bars.

Lakey Peterson's Personal Life

Lakey Peterson is married to Australian surfer Thomas Allen. They got engaged in January 2018 near Lakey's hometown in California. They were married on February 2, 2019.

Lakey also shares parts of her life and travels with her fans. On February 14, 2010, she started her YouTube channel. She began uploading videos in May 2019, showing her life and experiences, including her travels to surfing competitions like one in Bali.

Filmography

Lakey Peterson has also been featured in some films about surfing: