“Praia do Norte is very special for me. I feel privileged to step on this beach since I was born and for the opportunity to surf one of the best waves in the world, at home.”
Biography
Born in Nazaré, in 1992, António Cardoso is one of the most prominent and mediatic bodyboarders in the world. He grew up surfing in the strong waves of Praia do Norte, and that contributed indelibly to his high technical quality. From an early age, he embraced the competitive side of the sport and became National Champion and European Junior Champion. In his first year in the world tour he achieved the best position ever achieved by a Portuguese. In 2017, he made history by securing the first victory of a Portuguese athlete in the world tour. As if this unprecedented feat was not enough, he did it at home, in “Nazaré Pro”, on the waves of Praia do Norte, Nazaré. Today, he is on the top positions of the world ranking, fighting for his place on the podium. All this basic and sustained course allowed him to be in the elite of the bodyboard world, towards the objectives that fit his athlete profile.
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António Cardoso
