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Francisco
Santos

Passionate surfer known for his smooth style and dedication to the sport.

Biography

Discovered surfing in Angola with his father at just 3 years old. A fan of Kelly Slater and Gabriel Medina, his passion for the sport was immediate. At 6, he moved to Portugal and continued developing his skills. He entered his first competition at 7 and has loved competing ever since. Traveling to new surf spots remains one of his favorite parts of the journey.

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  • Sport

    Surf

  • Nationality

    Portugal

  • Birth date

    23/01/2011

  • Height

    161cm

  • Weight

    48kg

  • Goofy/Regular

    Regular

  • With Billabong since

    2023

Palmares

  • 2024: Portuguese National Champion U14

  • 2023: Vice-champion Rip Curl Grom Search Europe, Portuguese National Champion U12, Champion of Rip Curl Grom Search Portugal; 3rd position Rip Curl Grom Search Europe

  • 2022: Portuguese National Champion U12 & U14, Champion of Rip Curl Grom Search Portugal

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