Jordy Smith: the all-around South African surfing virtuoso
He is one of the greatest competitive athletes in the history of professional surfing who has not won a world title. Here’s the story of Jordy Smith.
A powerful carver, a superb tube rider, a master aerialist, and an astute strategist are rare attributes to find in a professional surfer.
Jordan Michael Smith was born on February 11, 1988, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, to teacher Luellen and surfboard shaper Graham Smith.