Adam Warchol
Polish big wave surfer and windsurfer
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Adam Warchoł (born September 26, 2001 in Warsaw) is a Polish big wave surfer and windsurfer. The first Polish athlete to reach the podium in the PWA World Tour, in the under-20 category.[1] He is also the winner of International Windsurfing Tour (IWT) competitions in two categories.[2]
BornAdam Warchoł
September 26, 2001
September 26, 2001
Warsaw, Poland
Yearsactive2010–present
Height6ft (1.82m)
Weight167.55 lb (76 kg)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adam Warchoł September 26, 2001 Warsaw, Poland |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Height | 6ft (1.82m) |
| Weight | 167.55 lb (76 kg) |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/adamwarcholpol111 |
| Surfing career | |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Best year | 2021 |
| Sponsors | Goya Windsurfing, Quatro Windsurfing, KTsurboards, Surf Stick Bell, United Families, Baltica, Akademia Surfingu |
| Major achievements | Guinness World Record for largest wave ever windsurfed (pending) |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy |
| Shaper | Keith Teboul |
| Quiver | KT |
| Favourite waves | Jaws, Topocalma, Punta de Lobos, Ho’okipa, Hierbabuena, La Perouse |
Holder of the largest waves ever windsurfed—measuring 62 feet (19.5meters)[3] — at Jaws, Hawaii, one of the world's biggest and most dangerous waves.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
Life
Career highlights and achievements
- Holder of the 62-foot wave (19,5 m). When officially ratified, it would surpass the biggest wave ever windsurfed.[7]
- 2x podium @PWA World Windsurfing Championship Under 20[12]
- 2021 IWT Big Wave - Youth Biggest Ride [2]
- 2021 IWT Big Wave - Biggest Wipeout [13][2]
- Polish Championship @Baltica Polish Surfing Challenge 2021