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the story
I've always been drawn to the water, there was something about it that makes me feel alive. So I started surfing, wakeboarding, stand up paddleboarding and finally kitesurfing.
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My dad was an avid windsurfer and he pushed me into the sport when I was 11 years old. Since day 1 I've been hooked and never looked back again.
It was the feeling of freedom, being surrounded by mother nature pure power and embracing the elements that set me alive.
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"So My passion, became my life, and my life, became my dream"
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At 13 years old, I started competing internationally. I managed to become Vice junior world champion at the age of 15year and that was my turning point to a professional athlete.
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This sport has provided me with so much and I can not be more grateful for everybody that has helped me get to where I am today.
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So if I can give you any advice it would be find an outlet, get lost in it and it will show you the way.
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Shakas
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RESULTS
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6 X South African Champion
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2 x African Champion
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2017 North American Champion
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3 x Vice Slalom World Champion
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Best trick RedBull King of the Air 2017
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Top 100 young innovators of SA
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3 x Downwinddash winner
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Vice Junior Freestyle World Champion 2012
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Vice Junior Race World Champion 2012
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Junior South African wakeboarding vice champion 2013
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Junior South African SUP vice champ 2013
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Oswald Smith
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1996/03/25
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South African
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Weight 78kg
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height 179
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