Bettylou Sakura Johnson
American surfer
| Bettylou Sakura Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2005-03-22) March 22, 2005 (age 19)[1] Haleiwa, Hawaii, US[2] |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 127 lb (58 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sponsors | Roxy[3] |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular (natural foot) |
Bettylou Sakura Johnson (born March 21, 2005) is a Hawaiian American surfer who has competed professionally since 2019.
Career
In 2022 Johnson qualified to compete at the top flight of professional surfing, the World Surf League Championship Tour (CT) for the 2023 season.[4][5]
Johnson missed out on qualification for the CT, the top-flight of professional surfing, during the mid-season cut.[6] However, she later qualified for the CT after winning the Challenger Series at the end of 2022.[7][8]
Personal life
Johnson first began surfing aged 6 in Haleiwa, Hawaii.[9] Before she surfed, she was a gymnast and a dirt-bike rider.[10]
Surfing results
Victories
| WSL Challenger Series Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | VANS US Open of Surfing | Huntington Beach, California |  United States |
| 2021 | Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Haleiwa Challenger | Haleiwa, Oahu |  Hawaii |
References
- ^ "Betty Lou Sakura Johnson". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Bettylou Sakura Johnson Surfer Bio | Age, Height, Videos & Results". World Surf League. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Bettylou Sakura Johnson". Freesurf Magazine. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "BettyLou Sakura-Johnson's BIG December". Monster Energy. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "16-Year-Old Bettylou Sakura Johnson Wins Haleiwa, Qualifies for 2022 'CT". SURFER Magazine. December 7, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Howell, August (November 16, 2022). "The Box Ain't A Bad Way To Prep For Backdoor". Stab Mag. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Reel Talk: BettyLou Sakura Johnson". Inherent Bummer. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Tulloch, Ash. "2023 WSL Championship Tour preview". Olympics. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Lambert, Cash. "She Rips: Betty Lou "Sakura" Johnson". Freesurf Magazine. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "17-year-old Bettylou Sakura Johnson says it's an honor to be a woman surfer". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
External links
- Bettylou Sakura Johnson on Instagram
- Bettylou Sakura Johnson at the World Surf League
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