Pauline Ado (born 14 February 1991) is a French professional surfer.[1][2] She won a bronze medal for France at the World Surfing Championship.[3]

Pauline Ado
Pauline Ado on 27 July 2013
Personal information
Born (1991-02-14) 14 February 1991 (age 33)
Bayonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
ResidenceAnglet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg)
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural foot)
Medal record
Women's surfing
Representing  France
World Games
Gold medal – first place 2017 Biarritz Team
Gold medal – first place 2017 Biarritz Women
Gold medal – first place 2021 La Bocana Team
Silver medal – second place 2022 Huntington Beach Women
Silver medal – second place 2023 La Bocana Team
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Jacó Women
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Huntington Beach Team

Early life

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She was born on 14 February 1991 in Bayonne.

Career

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She won two junior championships in 2005. At the age of 17 she became the first non-Australian to win a junior world championship in 2009.[4] In 2016, she is ranked 9 at QS ranking.[5] She won a bronze medal at the 2016 ISA World Surfing Games, Playa Jaco, Jacó, in Costa Rica.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Martin, Vincent (9 April 2016). "Pantín Classic Galicia Pro : la finale avec Pauline Ado arrêtée puis reportée à dimanche". surf.blogs.sudouest.fr. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  2. ^ Haro, Alexander. "Pauline Ado's New Edit is a Great Big F*ck You to the State of Women's Surfing". Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  3. ^ a b Rédaction. "Le bronze pour Pauline Ado, la France au pied du podium" (in French). Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  4. ^ "Cette surfeuse française se moque des clichés sexistes sur son sport". Le Huffington Post. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  5. ^ "Pro Surfer: Pauline Ado". Retrieved 2016-09-15.
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