KALEIGH GILCHRIST

Age: 16

Hometown: Newport Beach

Age: 16

Hometown: Newport Beach

Nickname: Kales

Stance: Regular

Sponsors: O’Neill, Smith Optics, Freestyle Watches, Surfside Sporss

Favorite surf spots: Lowers, swimming pools

Favorite surfers: Mick Fanning and Bobby Martinez,

Achievements: 2008 NSSA High School State Champion, 4th 2008 US Champs, 3rd year USA Team, 1st place in Jeep Newport Classic 2006 and 2005.

Source: O’Neill

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