Miguel Pupo

Miguel Pupo (born November 19, 1991, in Itanhaém, São Paulo) is a Brazilian professional surfer who is in the World Surf League.

Miguel Pupo
Personal information
Born (1991-11-19) November 19, 1991
Itanhaém, SP, Brazil
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Surfing career
Best year2022 – Ranked No. 6 WSL CT World Tour
SponsorsOceandrop
Major achievements
Surfing specifications
StanceGoofy
Shaper(s)Sharp Eye Surfboards[1]

Career

Miguel started on the circuit competing in the Qualifying Series in 2008.[2] In 2011 he won his first 2 stages of the Qs[3] 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[4] 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.[5][6]

Career Victories
WCT Wins
YearEventVenueCountry
2022Outerknown Tahiti ProTeahupo'o, Tahiti French Polynesia
WQS Wins
Year Event Venue Country
2019ABANCA Galicia Classic Surf ProPlaya de Pantin, Galicia Spain
2015São Paulo Open SurfingMaresias, São Paulo Brazil
2012Hang Loose Fernando de Noronha ProFernando de Noronha, Pernambuco Brazil
2011O'Neill Coldwater Classic Santa CruzSanta Cruz, California United States
2011Nike Lowers ProSan Clemente, California United States

References
  1. "Miguel Pupo". Sharp Eye Surfboards Inc.
  2. Carvalho, Por João. "Hang Loose Pro Contest - Noronha é aqui | Waves".
  3. "Miguel Pupo wins 2011 Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro".
  4. "Men's Championship Tour Final Rankings 2022". World Surf League.
  5. "Miguel Pupo é campeão do Tahiti Pro 2022". August 20, 2022.
  6. "Miguel Pupo vence Tahiti Pro 2022". August 20, 2022.
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