Brazilian surfer
| Miguel Pupo | |
|---|---|
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| Personal information | |
| Born | (1991-11-19) November 19, 1991 (age 33) Itanhaém, SP, Brazil |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Best year | 2022 – Ranked No. 6 WSL CT World Tour |
| Sponsors | Oceandrop |
| Major achievements |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy |
| Shaper(s) | Sharp Eye Surfboards |
Miguel Pupo (born November 19, 1991, in Itanhaém, São Paulo) is a Brazilian professional surfer who is in the World Surf League.
Career
Miguel started on the circuit competing in the Qualifying Series in 2008. In 2011 he won his first 2 stages of the Qs and competed for the first time on the WSL World Circuit. Since 2012 he has been a member of the elite of World Surfing. His best result was in 2022 when he ranked sixth in the World Ranking and almost participated in the WSL Finals. He also won his first stage at the CT in Teahupoo, when he beat Frenchman Kauli Vaast in the decision.
Career Victories
| WCT Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Outerknown Tahiti Pro | Teahupo'o, Tahiti |  French Polynesia
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| WQS Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
| 2019 | ABANCA Galicia Classic Surf Pro | Playa de Pantin, Galicia |  Spain
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| 2015 | São Paulo Open Surfing | Maresias, São Paulo |  Brazil
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| 2012 | Hang Loose Fernando de Noronha Pro | Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco | Brazil
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| 2011 | O'Neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, California |  United States
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| 2011 | Nike Lowers Pro | San Clemente, California | United States
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References
- "Miguel Pupo". Sharp Eye Surfboards Inc.
- Carvalho, Por João. "Hang Loose Pro Contest - Noronha é aqui | Waves".
- "Miguel Pupo wins 2011 Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro".
- "Men's Championship Tour Final Rankings 2022". World Surf League.
- "Miguel Pupo é campeão do Tahiti Pro 2022". August 20, 2022.
- "Miguel Pupo vence Tahiti Pro 2022". August 20, 2022.
External links
- Miguel Pupo at the World Surf League