Key facts:
Age: 16
Sport: Surfing
Instagram: @lukas_skinner

How did you get into surfing? 

"I first got into surfing in Perranporth, my home surfing break! My mum and dad used to take me down at high tide and surf a wave in between the cliff and chapel rock (a big rock in Perranporth), and it just went from there - I fell in love with surfing."

What do you love about your sport?

"I love surfing because of the freedom we have and the love everyone has for the sport. We get to travel the world to the most amazing places and live the best life."

What is your proudest sporting achievement(s) to date?

"My proudest achievement to date is winning the 2024 Boardmasters junior and men’s Qualifying Series last year. I have wanted to win this event forever and I can’t believe I did it and it was my first ever Qualifying Series win, so I’m over the moon."

Any future goals and aspirations?

"My future goals and aspirations are to surf on the world tour (WSL Championship Tour) and to become an Olympian in the 2028 LA Games. I also just want to travel the world having as much fun as I can."