Jeff Rowley
Jeff Rowley | |
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 Rowley in 2012 | |
| Born | 6 April 1979 |
| Occupation(s) | Professional Big Wave Surfer, Adventure Athlete |
| Website | www.jeffrowley.com |
Jeff Rowley (born 6 April 1979) is a professional big wave surfer from Torquay, Victoria, Australia.[1] On 4 January 2012, he was the first Australian to paddle into a 50-foot plus (15 metre) wave at Jaws Peahi, Hawaii.[2] Rowley placed 4th in the world at the 2012 Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards.[3]
Rowley has earned a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University and also works as a motivational speaker.[4]
References
- ^ "Million dollar baby @ The Weekly Review". Theweeklyreview.com.au. 6 February 2011. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ Matthew, Schultz (7 January 2012). "Big wave surf daredevil Jeff Rowley paddles in to conquer Hawaii's Jaws". News.com.au. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "Adventure Waterman Jeff Rowley Places 4th In The World As An Elite Big Wave Surfer". Fox Sports/AU. 24 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ Deakin University. "Alumni in profile, Deakin University". Deakin University. Retrieved 1 June 2012.