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65. Kelly Slater (1972- )
At age 20 Kelly Slater, who turns 40 tomorrow, became the youngest pro surfer to ever be crowned World Champion. In November, at age 39, he became the oldest. In-between he’s won the title nine other times, breaking the world record and becoming the most successful surfer in history, basically.
The face of Quiksilver ads for two decades now, Slater’s probably also the only pro surfer that many Americans know by name. As Slater ages he only becomes more unique-looking, his eyes in particular now far more intense-looking than they were in his younger days.
