Caroline Marks – The American Speed Queen with Gold on Her Mind
“Flow Meets Fierceness, Youth Meets History”
🌊 Basic Info
Full Name: Caroline Marks
Born: February 14, 2002 – Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Nationality: American
Surfing Stance: Goofy
Favorite Surf Spots: Trestles (Lowers), Snapper Rocks, El Salvador points, Tahiti’s Teahupo’o, and San Clemente
🏆 Career Highlights
Championships & Titles:
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2023 WSL Women’s World Champion
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Gold Medalist in Women’s Shortboard at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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Youngest female to ever qualify for the WSL CT (at age 15)
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2018 WSL Rookie of the Year
Best Performances:
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Dominated the 2023 Tour, especially in finals at Trestles and Tahiti
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Maintained consistency against top CT competitors throughout the 2024 season
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Powered through Teahupo’o in gold-medal Olympic performance with composure under pressure
🏄♀️ Surfing Style & Equipment
Board Preferences:
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Rides boards tailored for speed and power, suited to aggressive cuts and rail surfing
Sponsors & Gear:
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Backed by major brands including Red Bull, Roxy, Oakley
Training & Fitness:
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Maintains elite fitness with surf-specific training regimens
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Emphasizes stamina and precision for CT-level demands
Wave Preferences:
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Thrives in high-performance reef and point breaks like Tahiti and Nicaragua
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Equally effective in fast beach breaks such as Trestles and Snapper Rocks
🌍 Life Beyond Surfing
Hobbies & Interests:
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Fitness, travel, ocean conservation engagement, media appearances
Social Causes:
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Advocates for surfers’ safety at dangerous waves like Teahupo’o
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Uses her platform to support women’s visibility in action sports and positive body image
Fun Facts:
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Came close to burnout in 2022, then rebounded strongly with a world title
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Known for her calm, focused demeanor and friendly, team-oriented spirit
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Participated in the soft-board “Foam Wreckers” tour for fun and outreach
🎥 Photos & Videos
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Olympic Gold Medal Final Highlights, WSL Finals events, major CT event edits
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Her social media features candid behind-the-scenes content and lifestyle pieces
📢 Latest News & Updates
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Named Honoree at the 2025 Waterman’s Ball for outstanding contributions to surfing celebrating both performance and character
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Spearheaded a movement toward safety with plans to bring a helmet to competitions in choppy, shallow-reef events like Teahupoʻo
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Recently featured in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue highlighting powerful female athletes and body positivity
