Laura Enever facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Laura Enever |
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Laura Enever at the 2012 US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA.
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 14 November 1991 Sydney, Australia |
| Nickname | Lauzy |
| Residence | North Narrabeen, New South Wales |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 119 lb (54 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Best year | 2008 & 2009 |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Natural (regular foot) |
Laura Enever was born on November 14, 1991, in Sydney, Australia. She is a talented Australian professional surfer. Laura became the ASP Women's World Junior Champion in 2009. She started her professional surfing career in 2011.
Laura competed at the highest level of professional surfing for many years. She toured with the World Surf League (WSL), which is like the major league for surfers. In 2014, she finished 10th in the Women's Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour standings.
Laura's Surfing Journey
Laura Enever spent seven years competing in the World Surf League. After this, she decided to try something new and exciting. She shifted her focus to big wave surfing. This means riding incredibly huge waves that most surfers would find too challenging.
Setting a World Record
Laura Enever achieved something amazing in big wave surfing. She set a Guinness World Record for the largest wave paddled into by a woman. On January 22, 2023, she rode a massive wave that was 43.6 feet (13.29 meters) tall. This happened at a famous surf spot called "Outer Reef" on Oʻahu's North Shore in Hawaii.
This incredible feat broke the previous record. The old record was held by Andrea Moller, who rode a 42-foot (12.8 meter) wave in January 2016. Laura's record shows her incredible skill and bravery in the ocean.
Laura's Major Achievements
Laura Enever has many impressive achievements in her surfing career. Here are some of her top highlights:
- 2016: She tied for 4th place at the Pe’ahi Women's Challenge.
- 2015: She competed in the Hurley Australian Open of Surfing.
- 2009: She became the ASP Women's World Junior Champion.
- 2009: She won the Billabong Pro Junior Coffs Harbour event.
- 2008: She was crowned the ISA Junior World Champion.
- 2008: She earned the title of Triple Crown Rookie of the Year.
