Grant "Twiggy" Baker (born 26 May 1973) is a South African professional surfer. He is a 3-time world surfing champion, ocean conservationist and entrepreneur[1]

Grant Baker
Personal information
Born (1973-05-26) 26 May 1973 (age 51)
Durban, South Africa
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Surfing career
SponsorsVissla, Isurus Wetsuits, F-One, Futures, Twig Surfboards,
Major achievementsThree Times World Surfing Champion
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural) foot (left foot forward)

Career highlights - 2014 / 2017 / 2020 World Big Wave Surfing Champion

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  • Winner, 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour (BWT) Nazare Challenge [2]
  • Winner, 2016 WSL BWT Puerto Escondido Challenge [3]
  • Winner, 2014 WSL Mavericks Invitational[citation needed]
  • Winner, 2013 WSL Punta Galea Challenge[4]
  • Winner, 2006 Mavericks Invitational[citation needed]

Awards

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  • 2020 – XXL Ride of the Year (Global Big Wave Awards) - 11 December 2019 for his big wave ride at Jaws, Hawaii
  • 2019 WSL Big Wave World Tour Champion 2019 [5]
  • 2018 – Nazare Invitational Champion (Portugal)
  • 2017 – WSL Big Wave World Tour Champion
  • 2016 - WSL Big Wave World Tour Puerto Escondido Challenge Winner (Mexico)
  • 2014 – XXL (Global Big Wave Awards) Surfline Best Overall Performance / Biggest Wave
  • 2014 – WSL Big Wave World Tour Champion
  • 2013 – Mavericks Invitational Champion
  • 2010 – XXL Ride of the Year Winner Global Big Wave Awards) - 13 February 2010 for his big wave ride at Mavericks, California
  • 2008 – XXL Biggest Wave Winner Global Big Wave Awards) - 27 July 2007 for his big wave ride at Dungeons, South Africa
  • 2006 – Mavericks Invitational Champion

References

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  1. ^ "Grant \". World Surf League.
  2. ^ "Twiggy Baker Claims Epic Final at Nazaré Challenge". World Surf League.
  3. ^ "Grant "Twiggy" Baker Wins BWT Puerto Escondido Challenge". Eurosport. 25 June 2016.
  4. ^ "Grant Baker wins the 2013 Punta Galea Challenge". Surfer Today. SurferToday.com. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Grant \". World Surf League.
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