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Trevor Hendy

b. 1968

Australian surf lifesaver

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About Trevor Hendy

Born 1968. Trevor Hendy is an Australian surfer.

Trevor Ronald Hendy, AM (born 7 August 1968) is a former Australian professional surf lifesaver.

Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Hendy competed in Ironman (surf lifesaving) races, winning the Australian Championship six times and coming second on three occasions. Trevor was also a superb Malibu board paddler, winning multiple Australian Championships. He also won the Uncle Toby's Super Series four times. Gold Coast and Australian Surf Lifesaving Halls of Fame.

Trevor Hendy was married to Miss Surf Girl Jacki Dann (Hendy) in 1988. They have two children together, daughter Kristelle and son TJ (Trevor Jack). Jacki and Trevor divorced in 1995 but still remain very close friends. Trevor later remarried to Jo Macdermid (Hendy) and they have two children, son Bailey and daughter Jaali.

Later in his career, Hendy switched to kayak paddling, where he made the Australian Kayaking team in 1998 for the World Championships and World Cup season. After a successful European summer, in which he medalled as a part of Australia's K41000m combination, Hendy returned home and announced his retirement, ending his bid for a place in the 2000 Olympics. Despite retiring professionally and no longer training{fact}, he went on to win Australian Championships into the early 2000s.

Hendy then went into motivational speaking and life coaching. He launched www.trevorhendy.com in late August 2012.

Hendy was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2000. He also received an Australian Sports Medal in that year.

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Important facts

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Surfer
Nationality
Awards
Australian Sports Medal; Member of the Order of Australia
Also known as
Trevor Ronald Hendy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Trevor Hendy?

Australian surf lifesaver

When was Trevor Hendy born?

Trevor Hendy was born on 7 August 1968.

What is Trevor Hendy's occupation?

Trevor Hendy is a surfer.

What nationality is Trevor Hendy?

Trevor Hendy is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Trevor Hendy

· Wikidata: Q7839210

· DBpedia: Trevor Hendy

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MLA: "Trevor Hendy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/trevor-hendy/.

Chicago: "Trevor Hendy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/trevor-hendy/.

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