Kalani David was a professional surfer and skateboarder who won individual gold in the under 16 division at the 2012 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship.
- Died: Saturday, September 17, 2022. (Who else died on September 17?)
- Details of death: Died after having a seizure while surfing in Costa Rica at the age of 24. He suffered from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart condition that can cause seizures.
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Surfer and Skateboarder
Kalani David was a professional surfer and skateboarder who won individual gold in the under 16 division at the 2012 World Junior Surfing Championships in Panama. He competed in the 2012 X Games in Los Angeles, placing in the top 20 in skateboard park. He continued to surf and skateboard even though he suffered from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart condition that can cause seizures and paralysis. He was practicing surfing in Costa Rica when he suffered a seizure.
Notable Quote
“I keep getting lucky, I had a seizure driving and the other in the water within a couple months. The past couple years been having seizures sleeping and just Angels watching over me cause idk how I keep getting so lucky and living thru it all. Time to get this stuff in order so I can move ahead in life, at least I can skate and fish!” – he posted on his Instagram page in June according to CNN
Tributes to Kalani David
Full Obituary: Bleacher Report
