George Pittar

George Pittar is an Australian surfer. He gained international recognition in 2026 after winning his first event at the Margaret River Pro, claiming a World Surf League title.[1]

Career

In 2025, he competed on the Championship Tour but was eliminated mid-season after failing to make the required cut.[2] He later returned to the second-tier Challenger Series, regaining qualification for the 2026 Championship Tour.[3]

In April 2026, Pittar won the Margaret River Pro competition. In the final, he defeated three-time world champion Gabriel Medina.[4][5]

Career Victories

WCT Wins
Year Event Venue Country
2026 Margaret River Pro Margaret River, Western Australia Australia
Juniors Wins
Year Event Venue Country
2020 Hydralyte Sports Surf Series Qld Pro Junior Gold Coast, Queensland  Australia

See also

References

  1. ^ "Aussie stuns Brazil's fab four for first World Surf League title". ABC News. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  2. ^ Pender, Kieran (2025-05-21). "'It sucks, man': World Surf League's dreaded cut claims its final unlucky victims". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  3. ^ Pender, Kieran (2026-04-26). "'I'm frothing': George Pittar breaks eight-year surfing duck at Margaret River Pro". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  4. ^ "Young gun has 'most Aussie reaction of all time' after winning first title". 7NEWS. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  5. ^ "Aussie stuns Brazil's fab four for first World Surf League title". ABC News. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
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