Three-time world surfing champion Andy Irons dies from dengue fever in Dallas

Date of birth: July 24, 1978

Place of birth: Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Nickname: A.I

Height: 183cm

Weight: 72kg

Stance: Natural

Shaper: Jason Stevenson, Al Merrick

Magic stick: 6’2″

Hobbies: Playing tennis and golf or watching TV

Favourite wave: Pine Trees, Backdoor Pipe

Favourite manoeuvre: Barrel

Inspirations: Martin Potter, Mark Occhilupo, Shane Dorian, Sunny Garcia

Major achievements

ASP world champion: 2002, 2003, 2004

Vans Triple Crown of Surfing champion: 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006

Quiksilver Pro France champion: 2003, 2004, 2005

Rip Curl Pro Search champion: 2006, 2007

Career earnings: $US1,420,533

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