World Surf League: Surfing World Champions, WSL Winners List, history Since 1964.
- In the men’s final, John John Florence faced Italo Ferreira in an electrifying contest that highlighted both surfers’ skills and competitive spirit.
- In the women’s division, Caitlin Simmers made history by becoming the youngest WSL Champion ever.
Kelly Slater from the USA has won the most titles of World surfing league champions tour titles 11th times in Men's Championship since its inaugural in 1964.
American surfer Stephanie Galimore is the made history becomes the first women surfer who won the most Women's Surfing Championship titles with 8th times from the beginning of Women's Surfing championship in 1964.
A historic day for Gilmore marked her eighth World Title in 2022, making her the winningest women’s surfer in the sport; while Toledo finally made his vision of being a World Champion a reality with his victory today.
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Brief History of WSL Surfing & States-Facts
- World Surfing league (WSL) is the professional governing body for surfers. Its past name is Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) from 1983 to 2014. This association was formed in 1976 by Hawaiian surfer F. Hemmings & R. Rarick. In the 2015 season, ASP name was changed to WSL.
- The 1st WSL world championship was won by Tom carrel (men), Kim Mearing (women) in 1983.
- It is faster growing sports as compared to NHL, MLS or Tennis.
- The 2024 World Surf League (WSL) season concluded with stunning performances that crowned two exceptional champions: John John Florence in the men’s division and Caitlin Simmers in the women’s division....
Who won the World Surf League title? WSL 2024 Champions.
In the men’s final, John John Florence faced Italo Ferreira in an electrifying contest that highlighted both surfers’ skills and competitive spirit. Florence’s near-perfect 9.70 ride, coupled with his strategic patience and wave selection, ultimately secured his victory, marking a memorable end to a remarkable season.
In the women’s division, Caitlin Simmers made history by becoming the youngest WSL Champion ever. At just 18 years, 10 months, and 12 days old, Simmers shattered the previous record held by five-time world champion Carissa Moore.
World Surf League Champions: WSL Championship Tour winners List by year 1964-2024.
2024 --- John John Florence (USA) -- Caitlin Simmers (USA)
2023 --- Filipe Toledo (BRA) -- Caroline Marks (USA)
2022 --- Filipe Toledo (BRA) --- Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2021 --- Gabriel Medina (BRA) --- Carissa Moore (HAW) ..
2020 --- Cancelled Due to COVID-19 pandemic
2019 --- CItalo Ferreira (BRA) Carissa Moore (HAW) .
2018 --- Gabriel Medina (BRA) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2017 John John Florence (Haw) Tyler Wright (AUS)
2016 John John Florence (Haw) Tyler Wright (AUS)
2015 Adriano de Souza (BRA) Carissa Moore (Haw)
2014 Gabriel Medina (BRA) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2013 Mick Fanning (AUS) Carissa Moore (HAW)
2012 Joel Parkinson (AUS) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2011 Kelly Slater (USA) Carissa Moore (HAW)
2010 Kelly Slater (USA) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2009 Mick Fanning (AUS) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2008 Kelly Slater (USA) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2007 Mick Fanning (AUS) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2006 Kelly Slater (USA) Layne Beachley (AUS)
2005 Kelly Slater (USA) Chelsea Georgeson (AUS)
2004 Andy Irons (HAW) Sofia Mulanovich (PER)
2003 Andy Irons (HAW) Layne Beachley (AUS)
2002 Andy Irons (HAW) Layne Beachley (AUS)
2001 C. J. Hobgood (USA) Layne Beachley (AUS)
2000 Sunny Garcia (HAW) Layne Beachley (AUS)
1999 Mark Occhilupo (AUS) Layne Beachley (AUS)
1998 Kelly Slater (USA) Layne Beachley (AUS)
1997 Kelly Slater (USA) Lisa Andersen (USA)
1996 Kelly Slater (USA) Lisa Andersen (USA)
1995 Kelly Slater (USA) Lisa Andersen (USA)
1994 Kelly Slater (USA) Lisa Andersen (USA)
1993 Derek Ho (HAW) Pauline Menczer (AUS)
1992 Kelly Slater (USA) Wendy Botha (AUS)
1991 Damien Hardman (AUS) Wendy Botha (AUS)
1990 Tom Curren (USA) Pam Burridge (AUS)
1989 Martin Potter (UK) Wendy Botha (AUS)
1988 Barton Lynch (AUS) Freida Zamba (USA)
1987/88 Damien Hardman (AUS) Wendy Botha (RSA)
1986/87 Tom Curren (USA) Freida Zamba (USA)
1985/86 Tom Curren (USA) Freida Zamba (USA)
1984/85 Tom Carroll (AUS) Freida Zamba (USA)
1983/84 Tom Carroll (AUS) Kim Mearig (USA)
IPS World Circuit
1982 Mark Richards (AUS) Debbie Beacham (USA)
1981 Mark Richards (AUS) Margo Oberg (HAW)
1980 Mark Richards (AUS) Margo Oberg (HAW)
1979 Mark Richards (AUS) Lynn Boyer (HAW)
1978 Wayne Bartholomew (AUS) Lynn Boyer (HAW)
1977 Shaun Tomson (RSA) Margo Oberg (HAW)
1976 Peter Townend (AUS)
Smirnoff World Pro-Am Surfing Championships
1975 Mark Richards (AUS) 1
974 Reno Abellira (USA)
1973 Ian Cairns (AUS)
ISF World Surfing Championships
1972 San Diego, USA James Blears (USA) Sharon Webber (USA)
1970 Torquay / Lorne / Johanna, AUS Rolf Aurness (USA) Sharon Webber (USA)
1968 Rincon, Puerto Rico, PR Fred Hemmings (USA) Margo Godfrey (USA)
1966 San Diego, USA Nat Young (AUS) Joyce Hoffman (USA)
1965 Punta Rocas, Peru Felipe Pomar (PER) Joyce Hoffman (USA)
1964 Manly, AUS Midget Farrelly (AUS) Phyllis O'Donnell (AUS).
Who won the most WSL Championship Tour Champions.?
Player Gender Won.
Kelly Slater (USA) Male 11
Layne Beachley (AUS) Female 7
Mark Richards (AUS) Male 4
Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) Female 8
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