Kelly Slater: Biography, Facts and Career
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Robert Kelly Slater (born February 11, 1972) is an American professional surfer who has been crowned World Surf League champion a record 11 times. He is widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time, and holds 56 Championship Tour victories. Slater won the Laureus World Sports Awards category of Action Sportsperson of the Year four times (2007, 2009, 2011, 2012). and Lifetime Achievement Award (2025). He is also the oldest surfer still active in the World Surf League, winning his 8th Billabong Pipeline Masters title at age 49.
Quick facts about Kelly Slater
- Full name: Kelly Slater
- Born: 1972-02-11
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q364406
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Who is Kelly Slater?
Robert Kelly Slater (born February 11, 1972) is an American professional surfer who has been crowned World Surf League champion a record 11 times.
What nationality is Kelly Slater?
Kelly Slater is United States.
When was Kelly Slater born?
Kelly Slater was born on 1972-02-11.



