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To quote the World Surf League, "Kelly Slater is the greatest surfer of all time."
An 11-time world champion (winning five straight between 1993-1998), the 49-year-old legend is the sport's most well-known star and holds the record for being the youngest and oldest World Champion in men's history.
In December 2019, the Floridian just missed out on making the Olympics roster, snagging the alternate spot should Kolohe or John John not be able to compete in Tokyo due to their respective injuries.
"I don't want to make it that way," Kelly told San Jose's Mercury News. "But if that is what it is I'll take my spot."