EP 68: Connor O’Leary - The Inspiring road to the CT, Representing Australia and Japan, Growing up as a multicultural kid, Inspiring the next generation, Battling to get back on tour, and His desire for more lefts

Championship Tour surfer Connor O’Leary talks about his unlikely
and inspiring road to getting (and staying) on tour. He looks back
at his rollercoaster career so far, from starting out as a surf
shop kid and surf school instructor to his quick rise through the
Qualifying Series and winning Rookie of the Year to falling off
tour and battling back. He breaks down his family history, his
mom’s competitive surfing career, growing up in Cronulla as a
multicultural kid, and representing both Japan and Australia on his
jersey. He also touches on the rise in performance level since his
rookie year, inspiring the next generation of surfers, finding
confidence and being present in the moment, and his desire for more
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