Ben Severson | |
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Born | August 29, 1964 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Bodyboarder |
Known for | 1986 World Champion |
Home town | Sandy Beach, Hawaii |
Spouse(s) | Chris Ann Kim (1997 - present) |
Website | benseverson |
Ben Severson is a pioneer and true legend in the sport of bodyboarding and Sandy Beach local. Along with fellow bodyboarder Mike Stewart, Severson pioneered surfing Teahupo'o in the late 1980s. This location has since gone on to become a premier global big-wave surfing destination on the WSL circuit. Severson was the 1986 world bodyboarding champion.