Samantha Cornish (born 27 October 1980) is an Australian surfer. She began surfing at an early age and entered her first competition at age 11. Her father, Peter Cornish, was also a surfer. At age 15, she won the 1996 World Junior Championships. In 2002, she entered the World Championship Tournament. She has been sponsored by various companies such as Quiksilver.
| Samantha Cornish | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 27 October 1980 |
| Residence | New South Wales, Australia |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular (natural foot) |
Accomplishments edit
- 1st - Billabong Pro Maui (2003)[1]
- 1st - Quiksilver Roxy Pro Gold Coast (2000)
- 1st - Billabong Junior Series Burleigh Heads (2000)
- The Rip Curl Australian Junior Title (1998)
- 1st- Billabong Girls Pro Itacare Brazil 2007[2]
- World Number One, October 2007, following win in Brazil[2]
References edit
- ^ "Beachley the best ever". The Age. 14 December 2003.
- ^ a b Riccio, David (7 October 2007). "The road back for Cornish". The Sunday Telegraph. Archived from the original on 5 March 2008.
