Pegleg Bennett
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1969 (age 56–57)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rick Bennett 1969 (age 56–57) Essex |
| Surfing career | |
| Sport | Surfing |
Pegleg Bennett (born 1969)[1] is a British lifeguard and professional big wave surfer.[2] He also appeared on Survivor 2023.[3]
Bennett was a strong swimmer as a child, learning to surf at age 17.[1] He found success in surfing so began competing internationally.[citation needed] In 2018, Bennett represented England in the Adapted World Championships in La Jolla, placing 6th.[4]
Pegleg Bennett competed in the 2021 AmpSurf ISA World Para Surfing Championships representing England, the highest-level contest for para/adaptive surfing. England went on to place 7th, Pegleg making it to the semi-finals of his division.[5][6]
Bennett also works as a surfing instructor.[citation needed]
Personal life
Born as Rick Bennett in 1969, Bennett was born without an ankle in his left leg, and as a result it was amputated when he was 13 months old.[1] He went by the nickname Pegleg throughout his childhood, eventually making the decision to make it his legal name in 2016.[7][8] Bennett resides in St Agnes in Cornwall, England.[2] He is married and has children and grandchildren.[1]