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Connor O’Leary, Cronulla, NSW, Australia

Connor O’Leary, pictured here, is 17, and a kid to look out for. He represented Oz at the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Champs earlier in the year, can thread a tunnel and is, most certainly, talented above the lip. He’s been surfing since he was nine years old and wants a black Range Rover Sports. What else d’you need to know about the kid? Perhaps, that the grip and trajectory of this here slob is awesome – but y’can probably see that for yourself. 2.

full frame // Mar 8, 2016
Words by Rielly Clarke
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Connor O’Leary, pictured here, is 17, and a kid to look out for. He represented Oz at the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Champs earlier in the year, can thread a tunnel and is, most certainly, talented above the lip. He’s been surfing since he was nine years old and wants a black Range Rover Sports. What else d’you need to know about the kid? Perhaps, that the grip and trajectory of this here slob is awesome – but y’can probably see that for yourself.

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