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 March 8, 1969) is an American surfer. She is famous for being a four-time world surfing champion. She won her world titles in a row from 1994 to 1997.
Lisa was named the "Rookie of the Year" in 1987. She was also called one of the "100 Greatest Sportswomen of the Century." This honor came from Sports Illustrated for Women magazine. In 2002, she joined the Surfer's Hall of Fame. Two years later, in 2004, she was added to the Surfing Walk of Fame.
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Lisa Andersen's Surfing Journey
Lisa began surfing when she was 15 years old. She started in Ormond Beach, Florida. Back then, surfing was mostly seen as a sport for men. Women's surfing was not very popular.
Early Challenges and Success
Lisa worked hard to show off her smooth and strong surfing style. When she was 16, her parents did not approve of her love for surfing. So, she moved to Huntington Beach, California. She wanted to train with the best surfers there.
She quickly entered amateur competitions. In just eight months, she won 35 trophies! In 1987, she won the US Championships. After this big win, she became a professional surfer. She finished her first year ranked 12th. She was also named "Rookie of the Year."
Becoming a World Champion
Lisa won her first professional event in Australia in 1990. She sometimes found it hard to stay focused during the long surfing season. But after her daughter, Erika, was born, she found new focus. Just one month after giving birth, she reached the final in a competition in Japan.
From 1994 to 1997, Lisa won four women's world titles in a row. This was a huge achievement. She won 22 professional surfing competitions in total.
Her Impact on Women's Surfing
Lisa Andersen changed women's surfing forever. She showed that women could surf with power and style. She inspired many young girls to try the sport.
She also helped change beach fashion for women. With her sponsor, Roxy, she helped create women's boardshorts. These shorts became very popular.
After dealing with back injuries, Lisa semi-retired from competing in 2001. She then became a global ambassador for Roxy. This means she represents the brand around the world. Thanks to surfers like Lisa, female surfers started getting equal pay in 2018.
Personal Life
Lisa Andersen has two children. She has a daughter named Erika and a son named Mason.
