Kelly Slater, American professional surfer. Achievements include winning 8 world titles, 1992, 94-98, 2005-2006; winner, 36 career events, 33 World Championship Tour events; became first to score two perfect rides according to the Association of Surfing Professionals two-wave scoring system, Billabong Tahiti Pro, May, 2005. Named one of 50 Most Beautiful People, People magazine, 1991; named to Surfing Hall of Fame.
Background
Slater, Kelly was born on February 11, 1972 in Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Steve Slater and Judy.
Career
With Quicksilver, since 1990.