Lisa Andersen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lisa Andersen |
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Lisa Andersen at the 2011 Budlight Tour in San Onofre, CA.
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| Personal information | |
| Born | March 8, 1969 Amityville, New York, U.S. |
| Residence | San Clemente, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5'7" - 170cm |
| Surfing career | |
| Best year | 1997 |
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| Stance | Regular |
Lisa Andersen, born on March 8, 1969, is an amazing American surfer. She became a world champion four times in a row! She won these big titles from 1994 to 1997. Lisa was named the "Rookie of the Year" in 1987 by the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP).
She was also recognized as one of the "100 Greatest Sportswomen of the Century." This honor came from Sports Illustrated for Women magazine. In 1998, Conde Nast Sports for Women magazine named her the "Female Athlete of the Year." Lisa also won Surfer Magazine's Readers Poll twice. Her achievements led to her being inducted into the Surfer's Hall of Fame in 2002. Later, in 2004, she joined the Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach, California.
Lisa won the US amateur surfing title in 1987. The very next year, she became a professional surfer. She dominated women's surfing from 1994 to 1997. During this time, she won four world titles in a row. After dealing with injuries, she took a break from competing. She returned to the sport in 2000.
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Lisa's Early Surfing Life
Lisa Andersen started surfing when she was 15 years old. This was in Ormond Beach, Florida. In the early 1980s, women's surfing was not very popular. Many people thought surfing was mostly a sport for men. But Lisa worked very hard to show her skills. She had a smooth yet strong surfing style.
When she was 16, Lisa decided to move to Huntington Beach, California. Her parents did not approve of her passion for surfing. She wanted to train with the best surfers in America. Soon, she entered amateur competitions. She won 35 trophies from the National Scholastic Surfing Association in just eight months.
Becoming a Pro Surfer
In 1987, Lisa won the US Championships at Sebastien Inlet. After this big win, she became a professional surfer. In her first year as a pro, she ranked 12th. She was also chosen as the "Rookie of the Year."
Lisa won her first professional event in Australia in 1990. It was sometimes hard for her to stay focused during the long surfing season. This season had many contests. She found it easier to concentrate after her first child, a daughter named Erika, was born. Just one month after giving birth, Lisa reached the final in a competition in Japan.
Impact on Women's Surfing
Lisa Andersen made history as a single mom competing at the top level. Her story became very inspiring. She changed women's surfing more than anyone before her. Lisa did not just change how women surf. She also changed how people saw women surfers.
She encouraged many young girls to try the sport. Lisa also played a big part in changing women's beach fashion. She worked with her sponsor, Roxy, to create women's boardshorts. These shorts became very popular.
After dealing with injuries and having her second child, Mason, Lisa stepped back from full-time competing in 2001. She then became a global brand ambassador for Roxy. This means she helps represent the brand around the world.
Because of amazing women like Lisa, female surfers now get equal pay. This change happened in 2018.
Surfing Achievements
Lisa Andersen became the Women's ASP World Champion in 1994. She then won the title again in 1995, 1996, and 1997. This means she was the best female surfer in the world for four years in a row! Overall, she won 22 competitions on the ASP Women's Championship Tour.
Lisa's Family Life
Lisa Andersen has been married two times. Her first husband is the father of her daughter, Erika. Later, Lisa married Tim Shannon on May 21, 2008. Tim used to be a professional baseball player. Lisa and Tim have a son together named Mason.
