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Ella Williams

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Full Name: Ella Olivia Williams
Date of birth: 13/01/95
Hometown: Whangamata
Ethnicity: New Zealander

Height: 5,10
Stance: Goofy
How many boards do you own: 12
Length range: 5,10- 9,6
Shaper: Byrne
Sponsors: Whangamata Surf Shop , Rip Curl , Almond Breeze , Bodywork Gym Whangamata ,
Ocean & Earth , Byrne Surfboards

Surfing Since: 4 Years Old
How did you start surfing: My Mum (Janine ) , Dad ( Dean) and Brother (Braedon) all surfed already
and we spent all weekends at the beach and I loved it! I’ve never looked back since 🙂
Surfing competitively Since: 6 Years Old.

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Competition strategy: always keep an eye on conditions as they change by the minute
New Zealand teams: since I was 15 years old
Career highlight: Winning the world Junior Title 2013 & Competing in the 2020 Olympics

Main surf breaks you surf: Whangamata & Raglan
Favourite surf break: Whangamata Bar
People you surf with the most: My Family
Occupation: Surfer & Work at Whangamata Surf Shop
Other interests: Squash , Swimming and hanging out with my family

Surfing heroes: Stephanie Gilmore
Life heroes: Dean, Janine, Braedon – My Family
Favourite food: Chocolate
Favourite movie: Modern Collective
Favourite surf video: Modern Collective

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