Grant Baker
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Grant Baker

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Gender:
Male
Places:
South Africa
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Surfer
Work field:
Sports
Birth:
11 February 1972(Durban, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
Star sign:
Aquarius
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Introduction

Grant "Twiggy"Baker (1973, Durban, South Africa) is a South African professional surfer. He is a 2-time winnerof 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