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Mark Richards

Mark Richards

Country flag Australia

Age: 68

Born: Newcastle

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Lives in: Australia

Gender: Male

Nationality: Australian

AKA: "MR"

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Disciplines: Shortboard Surfing

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Background: Mark Richards OAM, known as MR, is an Australian surfer, four time world champion, and highly respected by his peers

 

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Here's all the winners from the 2024 Australia Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame Luke Egan’s induction into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame headlined a spectacular celebration of Australian surfing talent at HOTA, Home of the Arts, on the Gold Coast tonight. The Newcastle native and former World Tour surfer was honoured for his remarkable 22-year career on the ASP/World Surf League Championship Tour, which included four event wins and a runner-up finish in the 2000 World Title race. Egan was presented the award by good friend Matt Hoy and joined by fellow legends Joel Parkinson, Mark “Occy” Occhilupo, and Mark Richards for a sit-down interview, where he reflected on his career and expressed gratitude for being recognised alongside his heroes. The night also celebrated Australia’s elite surfing achievements, with Olympians and World Tour surfers Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum named Male and Female Surfer of the Year, respectively. Dane Henry received the Mick Fanning Rising Star Award, while Sierra Kerr was honoured with the Stephanie Gilmore Rising Star Award. Jocelyn Neumueller and Kai Colless were recognised as the Female and Male Para Surfers of the Year, respectively. Surfing legend Layne Beachley was honoured with Surfing Australia Life Membership for her extraordinary contributions to the sport. A seven-time World Champion and the only surfer to win six consecutive titles, Beachley’s legacy extends beyond competition. As former Chair of Surfing Australia and a long-time advocate for women’s surfing, she championed pay equity, improved events, and greater opportunities for future generations. Tasmanian photographer Nick Green captured big wave surfer Laura Enever during “one of the gnarliest wipeouts” at Shipstern Bluff to win Surf Photo of the Year. Soli Baileytook home the Heavy Water Award and, along with Chris Peel, won Surf Clip of the Year. The Surf Film of the Year was awarded to Jay Phillips Isn’t Dead. Jordie Campbell was awarded the Indigenous Surfing Community Celebration Award. The Greater Good Award went to the Surfrider Foundation, Breakthrough Surf Brand of the Year was Rivvia Projects, and Shaper of the Year went to Darren Handley. Renowned surf media icon Vaughan Blakey hosted the event, which recognised the outstanding achievements of athletes and contributors across 20 award categories. Held for the first time at the iconic HOTA, Home of the Arts, on the Gold Coast, the awards celebrated not only surfing champions but also individuals excelling in media, business, and innovation, highlighting the depth of talent and dedication within Australian surfing. The Australian Surfing Awards is proudly supported by ACCIONA, Jim Beam, Tracks, Surfers for Climate, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), Zuum Energy Gum, Hyundai She’s Electric, the Hyundai High-Performance Centre (HPC), and Surfing Australia High-Performance Program.

15/01/2025   |   video icon

Luke Egan and Friends at the Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame Listen to the panel discussion hosted by Vaughan Blakey featuring 2024 Australian Surfing Hall of Fame inductee Luke Egan with Matt Hoy, Mark Richards, Joel Parkinson & Mark "Occy" Occhilupo. This is the raw chat from the 2024 Australian Surfing Awards incorporating the Hall of Fame, where Luke Egan was officially inducted on December 7th 2024

12/12/2024   |   video icon

The Hold Down Season 2- Surfing Legends RCJ, Hoyo, Jeremy Flores, Tommy Carroll and Mark Richards feature in this Quiksilver powered episode of The Hold Down.

02/06/2021   |   video icon
 
 

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