Sage Erickson
{{Short description|American professional surfer (born 1990)}}
{{Infobox surfer
| name = Sage Erickson
| image = Sage erickson.jpg
| caption = Erickson in January 2016
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|12|28|df=y}}
| birth_place = Ojai, California, U.S.
| shapers = Channel Islands by Al Merrick
| residence = Ventura, California, United States
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=7}}
| major_achievements =
- 2x US Open of Surfing champion (2017, 2019)
| stance = Natural (regular) foot
| quiver = 5'4" to 6'5"
}}
Sage Erickson (born December 28, 1990) is an American professional surfer born in Ojai, California, United States.
Career
At the age of nine, Erickson{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsurfleague.com/athletes/836/sage-erickson|title=Pro Surfer: Sage Erickson|website=Worldsurfleague.com}} moved to the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. When she was 11, at Sunset Beach with her family, she picked up a board and paddled out. She got her first wave all the way in. After that, she began surfing every day. At the age of 14, Erickson moved to Ventura, California, where she currently resides. She started her competitive surfing career when she was 14. She dominated the NSSA and Pro Junior circuits, and in 2012, at age 21, she qualified for the Women's Association of Professional Surfing ASP,{{Cite web |url=http://archive.aspworldtour.com/surfers/womens-profiles/sage-erickson/ |title=Sage Erickson : ASP World Tour – the Association of Surfing Professionals |access-date=2016-10-24 |archive-date=2015-06-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150608033058/http://archive.aspworldtour.com/surfers/womens-profiles/sage-erickson/ |url-status=dead }} which is now called the World Surf League.
In 2016, Erickson ranked number 9{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsurfleague.com/athletes|title=Athlete Rankings|website=Worldsurfleague.com}} in the World Surfing Tour. Erickson has been featured on channels such as ESPN,{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/action/story/_/id/8404072/2012-sage-erickson|title=2012 Sage Erickson interview|website=Espn.com}} GrindTV,{{cite web|url=http://www.grindtv.com/topic/sage-erickson|title=Sage Erickson|website=Grindtv.com}} and Surfer Magazine.{{cite web|url=http://www.surfermag.com/features/sage-erickson-interview/#A5lOY7SrSC2Bc2BW.97|title=Sage Erickson Interview|date=2 January 2013|website=Surfermag.com}} In 2014, she was listed on Maxim as one of the top 100 Hottest women, ranking number 87.{{cite web|url=http://www.maxim.com/women/2014-hot-100-post|title=2014 Hot 100 List|website=Maxim.com}} On January 15, 2021, Erickson appeared on the Los Angeles Rams YouTube channel, alongside Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp and Sarina Morales, testing their sustainability knowledge.
Victories
Sponsors
- Buell Wetsuits{{Cite web|url=https://buellsurf.com/blogs/team/sage-erickson|title=Sage Erickson|website=Buellsurf.com|access-date=10 January 2022}}
- CI Channel Islands Surfboard{{cite web|url=http://www.cisurfboards.com/team/sage-erickson/|title=Sage Erickson|website=Cisurfboards.com}}
- Oakley{{cite web|url=http://www.oakley.com/en/sports/surf/sage-erickson|title=Oakley Sage Erickson - Surfing - Oakley Sports|website=Oakley.com}}
- Freestyle watches{{cite web|url=http://www.freestyleusa.com/blog/2015/04/sage-erickson-surfing-bali|title=Sage Erickson - Surfing Bali / The Freestyle Watch Blog|website=Freestyleusa.com}}
- Perfect Fit{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}
- Db Journey{{Cite web|url=https://dbjourney.com/|title=Award-winning travel gear|website=Dbjourney.com|access-date=10 January 2022}}
- Shell
Personal life
Erikson has been in a relationship with professional baseball player Daniel Norris since 2021.{{cite web |last1=Vulpo |first1=Mike |title=How Surfer Sage Erickson Caught Feelings for MLB Player Daniel Norris |url=https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1340275/how-surfer-sage-erickson-caught-feelings-for-mlb-player-daniel-norris |website=eOnline |access-date=4 January 2024}} The pair married in November 2023.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{WSL profile}}
{{WSL CT Roster}}
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Category:World Surf League surfers
Category:American female surfers
Category:People from Ojai, California