Michel Bourez (born 30 December 1985) is a French professional surfer.[1]

Michel Bourez
Michel Bourez in 2013 at Quiksilver Pro France
Personal information
NicknameSpartan
Born (1985-12-30) December 30, 1985 (age 38)
Rurutu, French Polynesia, France
ResidenceToahotu, French Polynesia, France
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Surfing career
SponsorsHurley, Futures Fins, Kelly surfshop, Firewire surfboard, OAM accessories, Red Bull
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural foot)
Websitemichelbourez.com
Medal record
Men's surfing
Representing  France
World Games
Gold medal – first place 2021 Miyazaki Team

Biography

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Bourez was born on the island of Rurutu in the Tuamotus Islands in French Polynesia and started surfing at age 13.[2] European champion in 2006, Michel entered the ASP World Tour in 2009.[3]

His best results on the World Tour came in 2014, with a fifth place in the overall classification, having won twice during the year; at Margaret River Pro 2014[4] and Rio de Janeiro[5] and third place in Fiji Pro.[6]

His 2015 season was hampered by a severe injury in May, when doing a free surf session at Teahupoo. A fractured hand and cervical vertebra forced him out of the Rio and Fiji events.[7]

In 2016, he earned his third career victory at the Billabong Pipeline Masters, final event of the 2016 World Tour, finishing sixth overall.[8][9]

He qualified to represent France at the debut of surfing at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[10]

Career and Results

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Michel Bourez". Red Bull. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  2. ^ "Surf Blog - Surfer Profile: Michel Bourez". www.surfholidays.com. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  3. ^ "About Michel Bourez". World Surf League. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Michel Bourez Wins The 2014 Margaret River Pro". Stab Magazine. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Michel Bourez wins the Billabong Rio Pro 2014". Surfer Today. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Gabriel Medina wins 2014 Fiji Pro". Stab Magazine. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Exclusive Interview: When Will Bourez Be Back?". WSL. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Michel Bourez wins the 2016 Billabong Pipe Masters". Surfer Today. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  9. ^ Anthony Pancia (20 December 2016). "Tahitian Michel Bourez wins World Surf League 2016 finale in Hawaii". ABC. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Michel 'Spartan' Bourez: the Tahitian surfer with Olympic gold on his mind". Olympic Channel. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
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