Matt Bevilacqua

Age: 24

Nickname: Bevy

Club: Kurrawa

Career Highlight: World Record and Back to Back M2O World Paddleboard Titles

Favourite Event/Competition: Nutri-Grain Ironman Series

Pre Race rituals: Rub sand on my paddle and hands.

What keeps you motivated: The love of every detail of what I do. Paddling, living on the Gold Coast and training hard.. everything.

Hobbies: Surfing, video editing, eating..

What does your dream day off include: Surfing a remote location with some mates and camping out.

Secret Talent: I’m good with numbers and maths.

Sporting Idol: Mick Fanning

Favourite Food: Burritos

Favourite Quote: No-one ever simply rises to the occasion, they fall to the level of preparation.