Derek Ho
Derek Ho (born September 26, 1964) is a Chinese Hawaiian 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, making him the first Native Hawaiian world champion. Derek Ho is the brother of Michael Ho, another champion surfer, and the first cousin of Don Ho, the Hawaiian singer. He is the uncle of professional surfers Mason Ho and Coco Ho.[1][2]
| Derek Ho | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 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 | 1986–present |
| Major achievements | 1993 World Champion Vans Triple Crown 1986/1988/1990/1992 |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy foot |
See also
- ASP World Tour
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-08-14. Retrieved 2011-10-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.surfline.com/surfing-a-to-z/derek-ho-biography-and-photos_831/
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kelly Slater |
Association of Surfing Professionals World Champion (men's) 1993 |
Succeeded by Kelly Slater |
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