Mark Richards

Mark Richards is a renowned Australian surfer and surfboard shaper, born on March  07, 1957, in Newcastle, New South Wales. A four-time world champion in the 1980s, Richards is celebrated for his exceptional surfing skills and contributions to the sport. He played a pivotal role in popularizing the twin-fin surfboard design, revolutionizing the surfing scene. Richards' legacy extends beyond his competitive achievements, as he continues to influence surfboard shaping and remains an influential figure in the global surfing community. His passion for the ocean and commitment to the sport have left an enduring mark on surfing history.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• Won the 1975 Smirnoff World Pro-Am Surfing Championships, held in Santa Monica, the United States
• Reigned as the International Professional Surfers (IPS) World Champion for four long years (1979-82)
• His name was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in the year 1985
• Honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia, in 1994
• Honoured with the Australian Sports Medal in the year 2000
• Won the 2001 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Grandmasters World Championship. The event was held in the United States of America.
• Honoured with a Centenary Medal, in the year 2001