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 3rd place at US Open of Surfing, 1st place, ASP North American Champ, 1st place Roxy Pro Gold Coast, 2nd Place oi rio women’s pro, 1st place Corona Bali Protected 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 amazing American professional surfer. She has been ranked as high as number one in the world by the World Surf League (WSL). This is the top level for women's surfing! In 2009, Lakey made history by landing the first-ever aerial trick in a women's competition for the NSSA. She even won the title that year!

Lakey Peterson's Early Life and Surfing Journey

When Lakey was just five years old in 2000, her parents, David and Sue, took her and her two older siblings on a year-long trip around the world. It was during this amazing adventure that Lakey first learned to surf.

For three months, the Peterson family stayed in Manly Beach, Australia. The local surfers quickly gave Lakey the nickname "Lakey Legend." This was because she could catch wave after wave on her boogie board so easily!

However, after returning home to the United States, Lakey didn't keep surfing right away. She started again when she was 12 years old. By the time she was 16, Lakey was already competing in the ASP World Qualifying Series. She qualified for the ASP Women's World Championship Tour that same year. Lakey began her first year on the tour in the 2012 season when she was only 17. Lakey is also a Christian.

Lakey Peterson's Personal Life

Lakey Peterson dated Australian surfer Thomas Allen for several years before they got married. On January 21, 2018, the couple got engaged near Lakey's hometown in California. Their close friends and fellow surfers were there to celebrate with them. They officially got married on February 2, 2019.

On February 14, 2010, Lakey started her own YouTube channel. She uses it to share her life, travel, and surfing adventures with her fans. She began uploading videos in May 2019. Her first video was a vlog about her life in Bali during a surfing competition. Besides making her own videos, Lakey also enjoys watching videos that Hailey Baldwin shares on YouTube.

Lakey Peterson's Professional Surfing Career

Lakey Peterson has achieved many great things in her professional surfing career. She has competed against the best surfers in the world.

Top Finishes in World Championship Tours

In the 2018 World Surf League Championship Tour, Lakey Peterson finished second overall. She was right behind Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore. Lakey was the highest-ranked female American surfer for that year's world championship tour.

For the 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour, Lakey Peterson ranked third overall. She finished behind Carissa Moore and Caroline Marks.

Representing the USA at the Olympics

Lakey Peterson finished third among female competitors from the United States at the qualifying event for the 2020 Summer Olympics. This event was the 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour. Only the top two finishers for each country qualified directly for the US Olympic Team. Because she finished third behind two other American surfers, Lakey qualified indirectly for the US Olympic Surf Team as an alternate. This means she was ready to step in if needed.

Career Highlights and Victories

Here are some of Lakey Peterson's biggest career highlights and wins:

ASP World Tour Wins
Year	Event	Venue	Country
2023	Corona Open J-Bay	Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cap	South Africa
2019	Freshwater Pro	Lemoore, California	United States
2019	Margaret River Pro	Margaret River, Western Australia	Australia
2018	Corona Bali Protected	Keramas Beach, Bali	Indonesia
2018	Roxy Pro Gold Coast	Gold Coast, Queensland	Australia

Lakey Peterson's Sponsors

Lakey Peterson is supported by several companies. Her current sponsors include Sisstrevolution, Blenders Eyewear, Channel Islands, and Homegrown Surf Shop. You might have even seen her in a Toyota Tacoma commercial!

In March 2020, Lakey became one of six female athletes featured on special limited edition packaging for Clif Bars. These bars were available throughout 2020.

Lakey Peterson's Filmography

Lakey Peterson has also appeared in a few films, playing herself.