Three world titles, an exceptional season and a place among bodyboarding’s legends. On 26 October 2026, Tristan Roberts officially secured his third world title at the Gran Canaria Frontón King in the Canary Islands. Having already been crowned in 2019 and 2022, the South African has further cemented his place in the sport’s history.
A third crown on an iconic wave
Once again, it was at El Frontón, on the island of Gran Canaria, that Tristan Roberts made history. A wave as demanding as it is spectacular, it was also where he claimed his first two world titles.
Heading into the final event of the 2026 IBC World Tour at the top of the overall rankings, the Pride Bodyboards rider only needed to compete in his opening heat to mathematically secure the title. He went one better, winning his heat against Peru’s Christopher Bayona with a score of 13.25 to 12.25.
Emotions ran high as he came out of the water. Carried on the shoulders of two childhood friends, Tristan was reunited with his mother, who had made a surprise trip to watch him claim the crown.
With this third title, he joins an elite group of champions alongside Mike Stewart, Guilherme Tâmega, Jeff Hubbard and Ben Player.
An almost perfect 2026 season
Tristan Roberts’ world title is the culmination of an outstanding season on the international circuit.
It all began in Morocco, where he won the opening World Tour event at Anza Beach, near Agadir. A huge air reverse in the semi-finals earned him a perfect 10.
He followed that up with a second victory in Antofagasta, Chile, before finishing runner-up at Itacoatiara, Brazil.
With two wins and a second-place finish across the first three events, Tristan arrived in the Canary Islands with a comfortable lead in the overall rankings. That impressive consistency paved the way for his third world title.
A season that reflected his riding: powerful, explosive and as committed as ever.
An extremely limited capsule collection to celebrate his third title
To mark this historic moment, Pride Bodyboards has unveiled an exclusive “3x World Champion” capsule collection, available at Bodyboard Center.
The collection features limited editions of Tristan Roberts’ Realest signature model, alongside T-shirts and caps specially designed to celebrate his third world title.
The Realest bodyboards in this collection retain the world champion’s high-performance shape, with an exclusive design celebrating his three crowns. They are available in several constructions, including PP SDC, NRG+ and Radial Flex SDC+ Varial.
Only 48 boards have been produced for each limited edition. A rare opportunity for Tristan Roberts fans and bodyboarding enthusiasts to own a piece of this story.
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ROAD TO 3: The film is coming soon!
To round off this exceptional year, Tristan Roberts will soon unveil Road to 3, a personal video project documenting a year spent enjoying his home waves along the South African coastline.
Filmed and directed by Frederik Voigt, the film promises an insight into the three-time world champion’s life, combining sessions at home, South African landscapes and a passion for bodyboarding.
The premiere will take place on 11 December 2026 at 5:30 pm at The Labia cinema in Cape Town, South Africa. Admission is free.
Stay tuned to discover Road to 3 and follow Tristan Roberts’ next adventures!
Three world titles. A historic year. And a story that keeps on unfolding.
Congratulations, Tristan! 3x World Champion! 🏆🏆🏆
