Global InformationBrenden Margieson information
Brenden Margieson | |
|---|---|
 Margieson in 2020 | |
| Born | 3 July 1972 Sydney, Australia |
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Margo |
| Residence | East Coast, Australia |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Surfing career | |
| Major achievements | • 1996 winner Nias Indonesian Pro • 2 times voted Best Free-Surfer in the World (1998 and 1999) by Australian Surfing Life Magazine • Finalist at ISA World Titles France 1992 • Winner of the Heritage Heat - WSL Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast 2020[1] • Legends Division Champion Burleigh Heads Boardriders Single Fin 2023[2] |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Natural (regular) foot |
| Shaper(s) | Present: Album Surf [3] |
| Website | www |
Brenden Margieson, born on July 3, 1972, is a former Australian professional surfer, widely recognized as one of the pioneering free surfers to achieve substantial financial success in the sport.[4] In 1996, he secured victory at the inaugural Nias Indonesian Pro[5][6] and earned the title of "Best free-surfer in the world" in consecutive years (1998 and 1999) according to Australia's Surfing Life.[7] Known by the moniker "Margo", he is often praised for his stylish regular foot, characterized by a smooth and powerful technique, making him a captivating presence in the world of surfing. Margieson remains a cherished figure in Australian surfing.[8]
- ^ Champions WSL Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast 2020, Retrieved 14 October 2020
- ^ Burleigh Boardriders Single Fin 2023 LiveHeats, Retrieved 02 December 2023
- ^ Album Surf website, year 2023, Retrieved 02 December 2023
- ^ Craig Anderson and the Stab Innocents, movie by Stab Magazine and Craig Anderson, year 2020, Retrieved 16 July 2020
- ^ Surfing Indonesia: A Search for the World's Most Perfect Waves, Book by Leonard Lueras, Retrieved 14 July 2020
- ^ The Margieson Name Continues it's Lineage At Lagundri Bay, WSL website, 11 September 2019, Access 16 July 2020
- ^ The Encyclopedia of Surfing, Book by Matt Warshaw, Retrieved 14 July 2020
- ^ Walk Slowly, Surfing World Magazine, 30 June 2019, Retrieved 16 July 2020