Grant Baker
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| Intro | Surfer | |
| Places | South Africa | |
| is | Surfer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 11 February 1972, Durban, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| Age | 52 years | |
| Star sign | Aquarius |
The details
Biography
Grant "Twiggy" Baker (1973, Durban, South Africa) is a South African professional surfer. He is a 2-time winner of the Body Glove Mavericks Invitational.
Career highlights
- Winner, 2018 World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Tour (BWT) Nazare Challenge
- Winner, 2016 WSL BWT Puerto Escondido Challenge
- Winner, 2014 Mavericks Invitational
- Winner, 2013 Punta Galea Challenge
- Winner, 2006 Mavericks Invitational
Awards
- 2016/17 WSL Big Wave Tour Champion 2016/2017
- 2014 – Billabong XXL (Global Big Wave Awards) Surfline Best Overall Performance
- 2013/14 – ASP Big Wave World Tour Champion
- 2010 – Billabong XXL Ride of the Year - February 13, 2010 for his big wave ride on Mavericks, California