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Thomas Roland Curren is an American former professional surfer, known for being the first American to win the World Surf League Title. He secured three World Titles in 1985, 1986, and 1990, and achieved 33 event wins in his career, the second most of all time, surpassed only by Kelly Slater. [2].
Tom Curren was the first American surfer to win a world title since the IPS World Circuit was founded in 1976. But surfing's king of style will always be much more than just a great sportsman. He's a unique character, a careless soul surfer, an introspective persona with an obscure sense of humor.
Jul 22, 2010 · At once both the hero and the anti-hero, Tom Curren was the Golden Child of American surfing. Masses of fans loved him, yet the underground somehow still praised him. His effortless style and precision lines defined and era.
Oct 1, 2015 · Equal parts eccentric genius and humble introvert, Tom Curren is surfing's most mythic figure. Because he does so few interviews -- in fact, we tried to talk with him for this piece, to no avail -- he's strangely unknowable, despite being one of the most popular surfers in history.
Stay in the know and top of the action from pro surfer Tom Curren. Find videos, photos, age, height and the latest tour results and rankings here.
May 26, 2023 · Tom Curren is a legendary surfer and three times World Champion (1985, 1986, and 1990). His artistic, graceful, and revolutionary surfing style redefined competitive surfing in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is among the wealthiest surfers, with a net worth of around $5 Million.
Jul 22, 2010 · Tom Curren has never had a surf spot named in his honor. He didn't introduce the twin fin, thruster, or tow board, and let's face it; the chances of him becoming a powerful surf industry desk jockey are slim to none.
Jan 28, 2021 · In his new film, Free Scrubber, there’s a moment when three-time world champ and amateur musician Tom Curren is sitting on a couch twiddling away on his keyboard. Someone behind the camera ...
Tom Curren changed surfing. He was and still might be one of the most stylish surfers ever to ride a wave. His silky smooth lines on waves like J-Bay seemed impossible.
Oct 4, 2018 · Tom's younger brother Joe Curren (born 1973), also a talented, stylish regularfoot, had a brief pro surfing career in the 1990s and 2000s, then moved into photography. Introducing a series on the pioneers that have chosen surfing as a platform for creativity, exploration and progression.
