Matthew "Matt" McGillivray (born 26 March 1997) is a South African professional surfer, competing on the World championship tour surfing (WCT).[1]

He was born and schooled in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, matriculating at Grey High School in 2015.[2][3]

He qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games.[4]

He has been described as a "Madman"[5] in this WSL video.

Career Victories

WQS Wins
Year Event Venue Country
2018 Vans Surf Pro Classic Lamberts Bay, Western Cape  South Africa
2018 Seat Pro Netanya pres by Reef Kontiki Beach, Netanya  Israel

References

  1. ^ "WST World Tour profile". 25 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  2. ^ "The Grey September 2023 newsletter" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Wavescape". www.wavescape.co.za. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  4. ^ Olympic Games
  5. ^ "South Africa's Well-Mannered Madman Matthew McGillivray / Best Of". World Surf League. 11 June 2024.
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