Alexandre de Pontes
Brazilian bodyboarder
About Alexandre de Pontes
Lived 1968 – 1993 (aged 24–25). Alexandre de Pontes was a Brazilian bodyboarder.
Alexandre de Pontes (1968–1993), also known as Xandinho, was a Brazilian bodyboarder, and one of the first Brazilians to gain widespread international recognition in the sport. He was the first Brazilian to reach the finals in the Pipeline world bodyboarding championship. He died in a car accident in Portugal when returning to the airport for a flight back to Brazil.
Six-time world champion Guilherme Tâmega considers Xandinho one of the two greatest bodyboarders of all time, with legend Mike Stewart.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alexandre de Pontes?
Brazilian bodyboarder
When was Alexandre de Pontes born?
Alexandre de Pontes was born in 1968 in Brazil.
When did Alexandre de Pontes die?
Alexandre de Pontes died in 1993 in Portugal.
What was Alexandre de Pontes's occupation?
Alexandre de Pontes was a bodyboarder.
What nationality was Alexandre de Pontes?
Alexandre de Pontes was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexandre de Pontes. https://biography.guide/alexandre-de-pontes/
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