Derek Ho

Derek Ho
Personal information
Born (1964-09-26) September 26, 1964
Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.A.
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight 133 lb (60 kg)
Surfing career
Years active 1986present
Major achievements 1993 World Champion
Vans Triple Crown
1986/1988/1990/1992
Surfing specifications
Stance Goofy foot

Derek Ho (born September 26, 1964) is a Chinese American surfer who won the world surfing championship in 1993. Ho was born in Kailua, Hawaii. He began surfing at the age of three, and won the world title at age 29. Derek Ho is the brother of Michael Ho, another champion surfer, and the second cousin of Don Ho, the Hawaiian singer. He is the uncle of professional surfers Mason Ho and Coco Ho.[1][2]

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Achievements
Preceded by
Kelly Slater
Association of Surfing Professionals World Champion (men's)
1993
Succeeded by
Kelly Slater
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