Ryan Callinan
Australian professional surfer (born 1992)
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Ryan Callinan (born 27 May 1992, in Newcastle, New South Wales) is an Australian professional surfer.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1992 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Best year | 2023 – Ranked No. 10 WSL CT World Tour |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy |
Surfing career
Callinan secured his spot on the 2016 CT by finishing 10th in the 2015 Qualifying Series.[1] In his CT debut, he finished only 34th place. He returned in 2018 as a replacement in the French leg of the Quiksilver Pro France and reached his first final, losing to compatriot Julian Wilson.[2] Callinan won 2 QS stages in the same year and finished 4th in the rankings, returning to the Championship Tour.[3][4]
Callinan competed in the 2019 and 2021 CT seasons, finishing in the middle of the rankings.[5][6] In the 2022, Callinan suffered an injury and poor results, finishing 35th and falling into the mid-season cut. In the same year, competing in the access division, the Challenger Series, he reached 2 finals and finished the season in 2nd place in the rankings, requalifying for the CT again.[7] Callinan reached his second CT final in 2023, at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach being defeated by compatriot Ethan Ewing.[8] He finished the year in 10th place, his best CT performance.[9] Callinan had a quiet 2024 season and qualified again for the 2025 CT season.
Career victories
| WQS Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EDP Billabong Pro Ericeira | Ribeira D'Ilhas, Ericeira |  Portugal |
| 2018 | Ichinomiya Chiba Open | Ichinomiya, Chiba |  Japan |
| Juniors Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
| 2011 | Fantastic Noodles Pro Junior | Victor Harbor, South Australia |  Australia |