What country did Andy Irons surf for?
Hawaii
Andy Irons, a three-time world surfing champion from Hawaii, who died at 32 in a hotel room last November, succumbed to a combination of a heart attack and drugs in his system, according to an autopsy report.
Is Andy Irons alive?
Deceased (1978–2010)
Andy Irons/Living or Deceased
Was Andy Irons the best surfer?
He’s won 2 WQS events, 12 WCT events, two Triple Crown titles, and three World Titles in a row. Though hardly anyone realizes it, Irons has already become one of the most dominant surfers in pro surfing history.
When did Andy Irons become a professional surfer?
Rip Curl Pro Search title (2006 & 2007). Philip Andrew Irons (July 24, 1978 – November 2, 2010) was an American professional surfer. Irons began surfing with his brother Bruce on the shallow and dangerous waves of Kauai, Hawaii, before being spotted by a local surfboard brand and flown to North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii, to compete and develop his skill.
How old was Andy Irons when he died?
When Andy Irons passed away at 32 years old on November 2nd, 2010, he was our sport’s only deceased World Champion, and no one was prepared to deal with such a titanic loss. Not Andy’s widowed wife, his family or his friends. Not his fans. Not the surf industry.
What did Andy Irons do at the beach?
Andy Irons functioned at a different level than everybody else. At the beach, he was all smiles. But as soon as he paddled out for a heat, he switched to killer instinct. Andy Irons was a wild, unorthodox, rock star, power surfer with a fearless, raw talent.
Who is Andy Irons younger brother Bruce Irons?
His younger brother, Bruce Irons, is a former competitor on the World Championship Tour of Surfing (WCT). During his childhood Andy regularly lost to Bruce in contests, but that changed once he entered the World Championship Tour.