• The French ripper and two-time World Champ claims his 61st podium on the international tour, officially topping Brazilian legend Guilherme Tâmega.

Two-time World Bodyboard Champion Pierre-Louis Costes just hit a massive milestone in water sports, officially becoming the most decorated competitor in pro bodyboarding history with the most podium finishes ever.

Racking up a mind-blowing 61 podiums throughout his career, Costes has officially passed Brazilian icon Guilherme Tâmega’s legendary mark of 60 finishes. The accomplishment cements a legacy built on insane consistency, non-stop innovation, and pure dominance at the top tier of the sport for nearly two decades.

“Hitting this milestone isn’t just about collecting trophies; it’s about a lifetime of dedication to the ocean,” PLC shared after locking in the record at the recently wrapped 2026 Maldives Pro. “Every single podium stands for years of grinding, heavy sessions in gnarly waves, and a genuine passion to push bodyboarding as far as it can go.”

The Impact of a Legendary Career

This unreal achievement proves once again that PLC is one of the absolute greatest to ever ride a wave:

• Unmatched Consistency: He’s been a constant threat at the world’s heaviest and most legendary breaks—from Pipeline in Hawaii and El Frontón in the Canary Islands, to Arica (Chile), Zicatela (Mexico), Sintra (Portugal), and the Maldives.

• Competitive Dominance: He pairs this historic record with two IBC World Titles (2011 and 2016) alongside dozens of wins at premier world-class events.

• Pushing the Sport Forward: He isn’t just known for smart heat strategy—his progressive aerial style has completely reshaped modern bodyboarding, perfecting heavy-water maneuvers like.

About Pierre-Louis Costes

Born on January 25, 1990, in France (36 years old), PLC grew up on the move, spending his younger years between Morocco, the Canary Islands, and France. Throwing himself into heavy spots like El Frontón early on dialed in his aggressive, super-technical style. He hit the international tour as a young prodigy, immediately turning heads with his fearless approach in heavy barrels and pinpoint control. Today, he’s still crushing it at the top of the IBC World Tour while serving as a global ambassador for wave riding and an inspiration to the next generation.

• Pierre-Louis Costes (France) – 61 Podiums

Events/Years:

Arica (2007), Rio das Ostras (2008), Sintra (2008), Arica (2008), Pipeline (2009), Peru (2010), Buzios (2010), Sopelana (2010), Ferrol (2010), Puerto Rico (2011), Azores (2011), Reunion Island (2011), Zicatela (2011), Fronton (2011), Sintra (2012), Fronton (2012), Zicatela (2012), Arica (2012), Port Macquarie (2012), Antofagasta (2013), Sintra (2013), Pipeline (2013), Arica (2014), Itacoatiara (2014), Sintra (2015), Nazaré (2015), Puerto Rico (2015), Pipeline (2016), Nazaré (2016), Fronton (2016), Itacoatiara (2016), Viana (2016), Arica (2017), Sintra (2017), Viana (2017), Fronton (2017), Arica (2018), Sintra (2018), Itacoatiara (2018), Viana (2018), Pipeline (2019), Arica (2019), Kiama (2019), Sintra (2021), Fronton (2021), Sintra (2022), Antofagasta (2022), Arica (2023), Maldives (2023), Sintra (2024), Itacoatiara (2024), Maldives (2024), Antofagasta (2024), Morocco (2025), Itacoatiara (2025), Sintra (2025), Fronton (2025), Morocco (2026), Itacoatiara (2026), Pascuales (2026), Maldives (2026).

CONTRATULATIONS PIERRE LOUIS COSTES

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