How old is Moana Jones?

Moana Jones Wong thinks differently. HALEIWA, Hawaii — 22-year-old Moana Jones Wong blew everyone away Sunday when as a relatively unknown wildcard entry, she defeated five-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore to win the first ever women's Billabong Pipe Pro, making history.

Who is Moana Jones?

Moana Jones Wong was born on May 16, 1999 on the North Shore of Oahu, resides in Haleiwa, and is widely considered to be one of the world's most accomplished female Pipeline surfers.

Who are Moana Jones Wong parents?

Moana Jones-Wong, 21, getting barreled at Pipeline. Photo by her father, Dawson Jones. Jones-Wong pulling into a Pipe barrel. Photo by her father, Dawson Jones.

What nationality is Moana Jones Wong?

“I feel so connected to my culture, my ancestors and the ocean when I am out there,” said Jones Wong, who is part Hawaiian. “Surfing gave me my identity.

Who won women's pipeline?

North Shore native Moana Jones Wong, 22, won the first-ever women's Billabong Pro Pipeline on Sunday, Feb.

Is Moana Jones Wong Hawaiian?

Hawaii born and bred, Jones Wong is proud of her culture and was the first person ever to earn a degree in Applied Science in Hawaiian Health and Healing from the University of Hawaii.

How old is Moana Wong?

HALEIWA, Hawaii — 22-year-old Moana Jones Wong blew everyone away Sunday when as a relatively unknown wildcard entry, she defeated five-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore to win the first ever women's Billabong Pipe Pro, making history.

Who is the most famous surfer?

PHOTOS: Kelly Slater, the most famous surfer in the world, is from Cocoa Beach. Kelly Slater on the beach in Fiji. Slater, a Cocoa Beach native, has won 55 major titles. He is the most famous surfer in the world.

Is Bethany Hamilton still married?

Hamilton married husband Adam Dirks in August 2013 in Hawaii. Two years later, the couple welcomed their first son, Tobias, now 5. Wesley, 2, arrived in 2018. The Hawaii native announced her third pregnancy in October 2020 with an Instagram video.

How did Stephanie Gilmore get famous?

About Stephanie Gilmore

She won the first of her seven World Titles during her 2007 rookie season, becoming the first surfer on either the Men's or Women's side to accomplish such a feat. It would be her first of four straight she would collect during her rapid takeover of the sport.

How old is Morgan Cibilic?

Yet, no-one expected the fifth-ranked Cibilic to be anywhere near Lower Trestles in his rookie year on the championship tour. The 21-year-old kicks off the men's finals against American Conner Coffin in the first elimination heat.

What happened to Sally Fitzgibbons and Trent Merrin?

SALLY Fitzgibbons and her fiance Trent Merrin have reportedly called it quits on their lengthy engagement after being together for more than three years. Merrin, who currently plays rugby league for the Penrith Panthers, asked Fitzgibbons to marry him back in November, 2015 with a romantic beach proposal.

What happened to Sally Fitzgibbons?

Fitzgibbons was knocked out in the round of 16 in Western Australia, meaning she failed to make the mid-season cut to remain in the top tier of the World Surf League.

Does Moana mean ocean?

Moana—pronounced “moh-AH-nah,” not “MWAH-nah” means “ocean”—and the character is chosen by the sea itself to return the stolen heart of Te Fiti, who turns out to be an island deity (Tahiti, in its various linguistic forms, including Tafiti, is a pan-Polynesian word for any faraway place).