Chris Davidson

Chris Davidson was an Australian professional surfer, born on 1 January 1978, who grew up in North Narrabeen on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. His early career faltered because of injuries, family problems and drugs, but in the late 2000s he turned it around and won several tournaments. He competed on the Men's Championship Tour in 2010 and 2011. His best result was third behind Kelly Slater at the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Portugal, and he was ranked 14th overall on the 2010 world tour. He died on 24 September 2022, aged 44, after being punched outside a club in South West Rocks, New South Wales; the man responsible pleaded guilty and received a five year jail sentence.