Surfer Johanne Defay: Rising Star in the World of Professional Surfing
From humble beginnings to elite status
5 ft 6 in 167 cm. My name is Johanne Defay and I am a professional surfer. WEB Once Defay began competing from the age of 10 things quickly accelerated for the young surfer. WEB Her first victory on the elite championship tour Earning herself 10000 points and a solid jump on the. WEB Johanne Defay born 19 November 1993 is a French professional surfer She was born in Le Puy-en. WEB Official profile of Olympic athlete Johanne DEFAY representing France Follow Johanne DEFAY at the Paris..
Early life and career
Johanne Defay was born in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, on November 19, 1993. She began surfing at the age of 10 and quickly rose through the ranks of junior surfing. In 2014, she won the World Junior Surfing Championship, and in 2015, she made her debut on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour.
Success on the Championship Tour
Defay has had a successful career on the Championship Tour, winning multiple events and finishing in the top 10 in the world rankings. In 2019, she won the Oi Rio Pro and the Margaret River Pro, and she finished the season ranked 4th in the world. In 2021, she won the Surf Ranch Pro and the Hurley Pro Trestles, and she finished the season ranked 2nd in the world.
Olympic aspirations
Defay is a member of the French national surfing team and is aiming to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Surfing will be making its Olympic debut in Paris, and Defay is one of the favorites to win a medal.
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