About Luke Thompson
Born and raised in Durban, Luke Thompson is a passionate and dedicated competitive surfer who thrives on the challenges of the sport. With an impressive record, Luke has secured multiple titles on both the Junior Qualifying Series (JQS) and Qualifying Series (QS) circuits. His recent triumph at the prestigious Ballito Open showcased his exceptional talent, as he outperformed a strong international field to claim victory. Currently competing on the Challenger Series (CS), Luke has his sights set on qualifying for the elite Championship Tour (CT), where he aims to make his mark among the world’s best surfers.
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Event results
| Name | Place | Points | Defeated By |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMBAZON World Junior Championships Hosted by Best Western | 9th | 3,320 | Ryan Kainalo |
| O'Neill SMTH Shapes Ballito Pro Junior | 9th | 350 | Rory Dace |
| Buffalo City Pro Junior | 1st | - | None |
| Nelson Mandela Bay Pro Junior | 5th | 500 | Levi Epenetos |
Career stats
| Year | Rank | Points | Events | Heats | Max heat score | Best result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 1 | 2,000 | 2 | 9 | 14.33 | 1st(x2) |
| 2023/2024 | 3 | 1,150 | 2 | 7 | 13.97 | 3rd |
| 2022/2023 | 1 | 2,825 | 1 | 4 | 15.00 | 1st |
| 2021/2022 | 22 | 1,545 | 3 | 5 | 9.00 | 9th |
| 2019 | 283 | 1,590 | 7 | 16 | 13.00 | 7th |
| 2018 | 517 | 600 | 3 | 4 | 8.75 | 13th |
| 2017 | 1,192 | 68 | 1 | 1 | 7.40 | 69th |
Luke Thompson
South Africa
Luke Thompson
South Africa
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StanceRegular
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First season2017 Men's QS
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Age20 Jul 1, 2004
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Height5 ft, 11 in 180 cm
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Weight169 lbs 77 kg
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HometownDurban