Taylor Knox was born on May 15,1971 and is an American professional surfer.
11 Facts About Taylor Knox
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Taylor Knox moved with his family to Carlsbad at 13 and continued to pursue his dream of becoming a pro surfer.
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Taylor Knox spent the next six months in a cocoon-like body cast.
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In 1990, Taylor Knox participated in the World Amateur Championships in Japan.
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Taylor Knox finished fourth place, ahead of fellow USA teammate Kelly Slater, who placed fifth.
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Taylor Knox began his ASP World Tour campaign in 1993.
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In February 1998, Taylor Knox won the inaugural K2 Big-Wave Challenge, an event that offered $50,000 to the surfer who caught the biggest wave of the winter and had photographic evidence.
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In 1999 Taylor Knox took a one-year hiatus from the World Tour.
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Taylor Knox returned in 2001 and achieved his highest ASP World Tour rating of 4th place.
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Surfers' Hall of Fame founder Aaron Pai said Taylor Knox had "influenced an entire generation of surfers".
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Taylor Knox is known for his ferocious frontside hacks, where he utilized his power and speed to put himself on the most critical sections of the wave.