Surfer Griffin Colapinto Aims For WSL Title In Hometown
Colapinto is set to compete in the Rip Curl WSL Finals from Sept. 8-16 at Lower Trestles in San Clemente.
Athlete Bio
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Height
6'2"
Birthday
Oct 18, 1992
Hometown
Haleiwa, HI
Education
Kahuku High School
Personal
Named after John F. Kennedy Jr., who was dubbed "John John" by the media
The oldest of his three brothers, Ivan, Tal and Nathan
Started surfing when he was two years old
- Introduced to surfing by his mother, Alexandra, who is a surfer herself
- At the age of 13, he became the youngest person to compete in the Triple Crown of Surfing and six years later won his first title
- Made an incredible comeback from an ACL injury in 2019 to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics and suffered another injury in May 2021 resulting in surgery on his other knee
- Married to Australian model Lauryn Cribb
Hobbies include sailing his boat between islands, beekeeping and tending his local organic farm
World Championships
- Most recent: 2021 – 10th
- Years of participation: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
- Medals: 2 (2 gold)
- Gold – 2017, 2016