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Tunc Ucyildiz

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Tunc Ucyildiz
Personal information
Born (1978-04-22) April 22, 1978 (age 46)
Ankara, Turkey
ResidenceIstanbul, Turkey
New York City, US
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Surfing career
Years active2001–present
SponsorsFirewire Surfboards,Turkish American Sports Club
Major achievementsFirst National Surfing Champion of Turkey[1] First surfer to represent Turkey in ISA World Surfing Championship in 2013.[2]
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural) foot (left foot forward)
Shaper(s)Firewire
Quiver5'10" squash tail Firewire, 6'3" Firewire pintail gun
Favorite wavesAlanya Turkey, North Jersey USA, Long Beach NY USA, Trestles California
Favorite maneuversRound-House cutback, backside snap
Websitewww.tuncucyildiz.com

Tunc Ucyildiz (born April 22, 1978, in Ankara, Turkey) is a Turkish surfer who has won Turkey's first national surfing title in October 2012.[3] He is known for his efforts to jump start surfing activities and competitive surfing in Turkey. With the help of his friends[4][5] and associates he has managed I.S.A (International Surfing Association) to officially declare Turkey as its 72. member nation.[6][7]

In May 2013, Tunc Ucyildiz along with Onat Ersoy, became the first Turkish surfers to represent Turkey in I.S.A World Surfing Games[8] where national teams compete.

References

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  1. ^ Genclik ve Spor Bakanligi Resmi Dergisi
  2. ^ Tunc Ucyildiz interview ISA World Surfing Games 2013
  3. ^ Dalga Sörfü CNN Haber (First Surfing Championship in Turkey , Istanbul) - YouTube
  4. ^ Sports Ministry Official Press
  5. ^ Bu yazı Türkiye'de dalga sörfü olmaz' diyenler içindir
  6. ^ "ISA Breaking News". www.isasurf.org. Archived from the original on 2012-10-16.
  7. ^ ISA Welcomes its 72nd Member Nation, Turkey | News | Transworld Surf
  8. ^ Tunc Ucyildiz interview ISA World Surfing Games 2013