Top 20 Bodyboarding Champions of All Time

Top international bodyboarding champions, categorized by men and women. These athletes have made significant impacts in the sport, with multiple world titles and achievements in bodyboarding competitions.

Top 20 Men’s Bodyboarding Champions:

Mike Stewart (Hawaii) – 10-time World Champion.
Ben Player (Australia) – 4-time World Champion.
Dave Winchester (Australia) – 2-time World Champion.
Jeff Hubbard (Hawaii) – 3-time World Champion.
Terry McKenna (Australia) – 2-time World Champion.
Rico de Souza (Brazil) – 2-time World Champion.
Garry McNamara (Australia) – 1-time World Champion.
Antonio Cardoso (Brazil) – 1-time World Champion.
David Phillips (Australia) – 1-time World Champion.
Chris Bryan (Australia) – 1-time World Champion.
Mark Cunningham (Hawaii) – 1-time World Champion.
Eli Olson (Hawaii) – 1-time World Champion.
Iain Campbell (South Africa) – 1-time World Champion.
Patrick Rizzo (Australia) – 1-time World Champion.
Alan “The Rat” Rangel (Mexico) – 1-time World Champion.
Ryan Hardy (Australia) – 1-time World Champion.
John Mark Ledesma (Philippines) – International competitor.
Pablo Ramírez (Chile) – International competitor.
Alex Uranga (Spain) – International competitor.
Diego Cabrera (Canary Islands) – International competitor.

Top 20 Women’s Bodyboarding Champions:

Maya Gabeira (Brazil) – Multiple World Champion.
Isabela Sousa (Brazil) – 5-time World Champion.
Sally Cohen (South Africa) – 3-time World Champion.
Tarynn King (USA) – 2-time World Champion.
Vania Silva (Brazil) – 2-time World Champion.
Jillian Sims (USA) – Multiple-time World Champion.
Katya Kieck (South Africa) – International competitor.
Carla Costa (Brazil) – International competitor.
Jolene Van Vreden (South Africa) – International competitor.
Georgia Whittle (Australia) – International competitor.
Camille Pissara (France) – International competitor.
Diana Franco (Mexico) – International competitor.
Lauren Skinner (Australia) – International competitor.
Cheyne Horan (Australia) – International competitor.
Kira Reichenberger (USA) – International competitor.
Kirsty Jones (UK) – International competitor.
Serena Rojas (Chile) – International competitor.
Jessica Becker (Australia) – International competitor.
Tiarna Molloy (Australia) – International competitor.
Erika Kwiatkowski (USA) – International competitor.

Note that this list includes athletes from various countries and many have contributed significantly to the sport through competitive successes, exhibition performances, and influencing the development of bodyboarding. Many of these names represent those who have held World Championship titles or made substantial waves in the bodyboarding community.

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