Editing Bodyboarding (section)

== Male bodyboarders ==
[[File:David "Dubb" Hubbard at Waimea Shorebreak.jpeg|thumb|David "Dubb" Hubbard charging a large wave at Waimea Shorebreak]]
* [[Mike Stewart (bodyboarder)|Mike Stewart]] (Hawaii, USA) is considered the father of modern bodyboarding, acclaimed as one of the best wave riders of all time, and holds nine world titles. He is also the only bodyboarder to receive the [[Mister Pipeline|Mr. Pipeline]] title.
* [[Ben Severson]] (Hawaii, USA) is a pioneer of bodyboarding, world champion, and competitive rival of Mike Stewart for over fifteen years.
* [[Guilherme Tamega]] (Brazil) is second only to Stewart for number of world titles, holding six. He has gained reputation and fame for his aggressive riding style and approach in both small and heavy surf.
* [[Michael Eppelstun|Mike "Eppo" Eppulston]] is the first Australian and also the first non-Hawaiian to win the World Title (1993). He is also known for creating the ARS and backflip.
* [[Jeff Hubbard]] (Hawaii, USA) is best known for his phenomenal aerial approach to bodyboarding. He currently holds three world titles.
* Ryan Hardy (Australia) is influential in the progression of Australian and international bodyboarding. Known for his fluid yet powerful style of surfing.
* [[Ben Player]] (Australia) is also considered one of the greatest influences in bodyboarding both Australia and the world. He holds three world titles.
* [[Andre Botha (bodyboarder)|Andre Botha]] (South Africa) is the youngest athlete to win the world title (1998). He then won a second world title the next tour season of 1999. Known for his extreme approach to wave riding in shorebreaks and heavy waves.
* [[Alexandre de Pontes]] (Xandinho), was the first Brazilian to reach the finals in the Pipeline world bodyboarding championship. Six-time world champion [[Guilherme Tâmega]] considers Xandinho one of the greatest bodyboarders of all time.
* [[Hugo Pinheiro]] was placed second at the ISA World [[Surfing]] Games in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.isasurf.org/files/NOV06News.doc |title=DAY EIGHT RESULTS: THE 2006 LOST ENERGY DRINK ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES |work=ISA NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2006 |publisher= [[International Surfing Association]] |access-date=2008-07-05 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>