Brett Simpson
Brett Simpson is a surfer from Huntington Beach, California. He won the 2009 U.S. Open of Surfing contest, and repeated again in 2010 by successfully defending his title against South African surfer Jordy Smith. He is a graduate of Huntington Beach High School.[2] Simpson was named the Orange County Surfer of the Year in 2008 and 2009.[3] He is the son of American football player Bill Simpson.[1]
| Brett Simpson | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 5 January 1985 Long Beach, California, USA |
| Residence | Huntington Beach, California, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Sponsors | Hurley International[1] |
| Major achievements | Winner of 2009 & 2010 U.S. Open of Surfing 2009 Orange County Surfer of the Year |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular |
| Shaper(s) | Tim Stamps |
| Favorite waves | Lowers |
| Website | simplysimpo.com |
Not to be confused with The Other Brett Simpson, best known for a 2007 NCAA Men's Volleyball National Championship at UC Irvine and successful amateur surf career.[4] The Other Simpson now works as a brand and licensing manager at The Incipio Group.[5]
References
- Warner, Gary A. (June 26, 2010). "Glory Day". The Orange County Register. p. News 19.
- Roy, Bryan (July 24, 2009). "Huntington Beach's Simpson reaches quarterfinals". The Orange County Register. Archived from the original on July 8, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- Connelly, Laylan; Warner, Gary A.; Swegles, Fred (July 10, 2009). "O.C. Surfers of the Year winners announced". The Orange County Register. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- UC Irvine Athletics https://ucirvinesports.com/sports/2017/6/7/2006-mens-volleyball-roster.aspx?id=679
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-simpson-0a39aa14/
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