Tom Carroll
Australian surfer, two-time world champion
Born
November 26th, 1961
63 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Born in 1961, a professional surfer gained recognition in the surfing world during the 1980s. Won the World Surfing Championship twice, in 1983 and 1984. Competed on the ASP World Tour and achieved multiple victories in events, cementing a legacy as one of the top performers of the sport.
Won the World Surfing Championship in 1983
Won the World Surfing Championship in 1984
Achieved many event victories on ASP World Tour
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