Maddie Valério

Maddie Valério

AKA: Maddie

Age: 28

Local: Carcavelos, Cascais, Portugal

12 years of bodyboard

Claim to fame

The bodyboarding journey began at Praia Grande, a beach renowned for hosting one of the oldest world championships in the sport. Only a few months later, competition followed with entry into the Portuguese Junior Circuit.
In 2018, the step into the World Tour marked a turning point. The opening event of the season, held in Kiama, Australia, resulted in a strong 5th-place finish. Consistent performances throughout the year led to a 7th-place overall ranking, culminating in the distinction of Rookie of the Year 2018
The 2018–2022 period on the World Tour was marked by consistent top-10 finishes. Competition currently continues on both the national and European circuits.

Achievements:

2018 Female Rookie of the Year – 7th overall

World Tour Top 10 overall finish from 2018 – 2022

Supertubos Champion 2022 – National Tour

The Cape Town Pro 2026 Line-Up