Miguel Pupo (born November 19, 1991, in Itanhaém, São Paulo) is a Brazilian professional surfer who is in the World Surf League.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 19, 1991 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Best year | 2022 – Ranked No. 6 WSL CT World Tour |
| Sponsors | Mormaii, Oceandrop, Cooperfrigu, Layback, Redoma Capital, Silverbay e Refugio de Maresias |
| Major achievements |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy |
| Shaper | JS Industries Surfboards[1] |
Career
editMiguel started on the circuit competing in the Qualifying Series in 2008.[2] In 2011 he won his first 2 stages of the Qs[3] and competed for the first time on the WSL World Circuit. Since 2012 he has been a member of the elite of World Surfing. His best result was in 2022 when he ranked sixth[4] in the World Ranking and almost participated in the WSL Finals. He also won his first stage at the CT in Teahupoo, when he beat Frenchman Kauli Vaast in the decision.[5][6]
In the 2023 season, Miguel competed in the first three CT events, but was out of the last 2 before the mid-season cut due to injury. Because of the injury and his history on the CT, he received the Season Wildcard for the 2024 season.[7] In the next season, he was eliminated from the CT in the mid-season cut, but finished 6th place in the Challenger Series that same year and returned to the CT.[8]
Career Victories
edit| WCT Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach | Bells Beach, Victoria |  Australia |
| 2022 | Outerknown Tahiti Pro | Teahupo'o, Tahiti |  French Polynesia |
| WQS Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
| 2023 | Circuito Banco do Brasil de Surfe - Praia da Grama | Itupeva, São Paulo |  Brazil |
| 2019 | ABANCA Galicia Classic Surf Pro | Playa de Pantin, Galicia |  Spain |
| 2015 | São Paulo Open Surfing | Maresias, São Paulo | Brazil |
| 2012 | Hang Loose Fernando de Noronha Pro | Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco | Brazil |
| 2011 | O'Neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, California |  United States |
| 2011 | Nike Lowers Pro | San Clemente, California | United States |
References
edit- ↑ "Miguel Pupo". Sharp Eye Surfboards Inc.
- ↑ Carvalho, Por João. "Hang Loose Pro Contest - Noronha é aqui | Waves".
- ↑ "Miguel Pupo wins 2011 Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro".
- ↑ "Men's Championship Tour Final Rankings 2022". World Surf League.
- ↑ "Miguel Pupo é campeão do Tahiti Pro 2022". August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "Miguel Pupo vence Tahiti Pro 2022". August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "Miguel Pupo and Brisa Hennessy have been awarded the 2024 WSL Season Wildcards". March 6, 2025.
- ↑ "CT Qualified: The Ever-Resilient Miguel Pupo is Back Among the World's Best in 2025". March 6, 2025.
External links
edit- Miguel Pupo at the World Surf League