How Kelly Slater Dominated Surfing for 40 Years

GOAT's don't come much GOATier than Kelly Slater. With a career spanning over 40 years and 11 World Championships, Kelly isn’t just one of the oldest pros in the game—he’s also one of the most dominant athletes of any discipline, ever.

But Kelly's path to greatness wasn't easy. From a turbulent family life and bankruptcy to fierce competition, Slater faced countless challenges on his journey to the top.