Michel Bourez

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Michel Bourez
Michel Bourez (2013).jpg
Michel Bourez in 2013 at Quiksilver Pro France in Hossegor (France)
Personal information
Born (1985-12-30) December 30, 1985 (age 35)
Rurutu, French Polynesia, France
NicknameSpartan
ResidenceToahotu, French Polynesia, France
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Surfing career
SponsorsHurley, Futures Fins, Kelly surfshop, Firewire surfboard, OAM accessories, Red Bull
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular foot
Websitemichelbourez.com

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

Biography[]

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.[citation needed][3]

His best results on the World Tour came in 2014, with a 5th place in the overall classification, having won twice during the year; at Margaret River Pro 2014 and Rio de Janeiro and 3rd place in Fiji Pro.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

In 2016, he earned his 3rd career victory at the Billabong Pipeline Masters, final event of the 2016 World Tour, finishing 6th overall.[citation needed]

He qualified to represent France at the debut of surfing at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[4]

Career and Results[]

See also[]

  • ASP World Tour

References[]

  1. ^ "Michel Bourez". Red Bull. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  2. ^ "Surf Blog - Surfer Profile: Michel Bourez". www.surfholidays.com. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  3. ^ "Surfing BOUREZ Michel - Tokyo 2020 Olympics" Check |url= value (help). ..
  4. ^ "Michel 'Spartan' Bourez: the Tahitian surfer with Olympic gold on his mind". Olympic Channel. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
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