Derek Ho

Derek Ho (September 26, 1964 — July 17, 2020) was a Hawaiian Chinese surfer who won the world surfing championship in 1993. Ho was born in Kailua, Hawaii. He began surfing at the age of three, and won the world title at age 29, making him the first Native Hawaiian world champion. Derek Ho was the brother of Michael Ho, another champion surfer, and the first cousin of Don Ho, the Hawaiian singer. He was the uncle of professional surfers Mason Ho and Coco Ho.[1][2]

Derek Ho
Personal information
Born(1964-09-26)September 26, 1964
Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.
DiedJuly 17, 2020(2020-07-17) (aged 55)
Hawaii, U.S.
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight133 lb (60 kg)
Surfing career
Years active1986–2020
Major achievements1993 World Champion
Vans Triple Crown
1986/1988/1990/1992
Surfing specifications
StanceGoofy foot

On July 17, 2020, Ho was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack; he subsequently fell into a coma and died late that afternoon.[3]

See also

  • ASP World Tour

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. http://www.surfline.com/surfing-a-to-z/derek-ho-biography-and-photos_831/
  3. "93 World Champion Has Died". Retrieved July 17, 2020.
Achievements
Preceded by
Kelly Slater
Association of Surfing Professionals World Champion (men's)
1993
Succeeded by
Kelly Slater
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