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Samantha Cornish (born October 27, 1980) is a professional surfer from New South Wales, Australia. She began surfing at an early age and entered her first competition at the age of 11. Her father, Peter Cornish, was also a pro surfer. At the age of 15 she won the 1996 World Junior Championships and was named the Young Australian of the Year for 1997. In 2002 she entered the World Championship Tournament (WCT). Throughout her career she has been the sponsored by various companies such as Quicksilver.
[edit] Accomplishments
- 1st - Billabong Pro Maui (2003)
- 1st - Quiksilver Roxy Pro Gold Coast (2000)
- 1st - Billabong Junior Series Burleigh Heads (2000)
- The Rip Curl Australian Junior Title (1998)
- 1st- Billabong Girls Pro Itacare Brazil 2007
- World Number One Oct,2007 following win in Brazil
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