Damian King

Damian King

Damian King is an Australian professional bodyboarder. He was World Bodyboarding Champion twice, in 2003 and 2004.

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Biography

Damian grew up in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, which is world renowned in bodyboarding culture for the level of talent and number of bodyboarders it has produced. The first Australian bodyboarding world champion, Michael Epplestun, also came from Port Macquarie. The city was officially recognised in 2010 as the "Bodyboarding Capital of Australia" and it is claimed by the Port Macquarie Bodyboarding Association to be the "Bodyboarding Capital of the World". Damian cited the death of his mother as motivation for winning his first World Championship in 2003.

Professional Career

  • 2003 IBA World Champion
  • 2004 IBA World Champion

Filmography

  • The Joker (2004)
  • The Joker 2 (2008)

Product Endorsement

Damian is a team rider for Turbo Surf Designs, an Australian-based bodyboard manufacturing company. He is also a team rider for Unite Clothing Company, an Australian surfwear company.

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