George Pittar
George Pittar is an Australian surfer. He gained international recognition in 2026 after winning his first event at the Margaret River Pro, claiming a World Surf League title.[1]
Career
[edit]In 2025, he competed on the Championship Tour but was eliminated mid-season after failing to make the required cut.[2] He later returned to the second-tier Challenger Series, regaining qualification for the 2026 Championship Tour.[3]
In April 2026, Pittar won the Margaret River Pro competition. In the final, he defeated three-time world champion Gabriel Medina.[4][5]
Career Victories
[edit]| WCT Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Margaret River Pro | Margaret River, Western Australia |  Australia |
| Juniors Wins | |||
| Year | Event | Venue | Country |
| 2020 | Hydralyte Sports Surf Series Qld Pro Junior | Gold Coast, Queensland | Australia |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Aussie stuns Brazil's fab four for first World Surf League title". ABC News. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ↑ Pender, Kieran (2025-05-21). "'It sucks, man': World Surf League's dreaded cut claims its final unlucky victims". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ↑ Pender, Kieran (2026-04-26). "'I'm frothing': George Pittar breaks eight-year surfing duck at Margaret River Pro". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ↑ "Young gun has 'most Aussie reaction of all time' after winning first title". 7NEWS. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ↑ "Aussie stuns Brazil's fab four for first World Surf League title". ABC News. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-04-26.