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Former pro surfer Caio Ibelli settles with his family in Mount Isa
Caio Ibelli is a Brazilian former professional surfer who now lives in Mount Isa, a mining city in north-west Queensland.
He moved there with his wife, Talie, and their one-year-old son, Thomas, after her medical career brought the family to the region.
Ibelli began surfing as a child and spent nine years on the World Surf League tour.
He had stepped away from professional surfing to focus on having a family, but recently travelled to the Maldives to compete and won the event.
The family say they enjoy Mount Isa’s community and see it as a good place to raise their son, although Ibelli is adjusting to the heat and life far from the beach.
He says the move was not always planned, but he feels fortunate to be there.
The story does not say whether he plans to compete again or whether his son will take up surfing.
Former professional surfer Caio Ibelli has settled with his family in Mount Isa, in north-west Queensland.
Ibelli retired from professional surfing after a nine-year career to focus on having children and a family.
His wife’s career after completing her medical degree brought the family, including their one-year-old son, to the region.
Ibelli recently won a surfing event in the Maldives after being invited to compete at short notice.
He said the family loves Mount Isa and its community, and sees it as a good place to raise their son.
- Who
- Former professional surfer Caio Ibelli and his family, including his wife Talie and their son Thomas.
- What
- The family has settled in Mount Isa after Ibelli retired from professional surfing.
- When
- They have recently moved to the region; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Mount Isa, in north-west Queensland, Australia.
- Why
- His wife’s career after completing her medical degree brought the family to the region.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
After living in so many different places, this is the best place in the world to live
I wanted to have kids and a family
We actually love it here. We love the community, and it's a great opportunity for my son to be raised here … this is the real Australia.
I feel so fortunate to be here, Australia is such a good place, and Mount Isa is amazing.
Ibelli first picked up a surfboard in Brazil.
Ibelli said people were beginning to notice his surfing talent.
Ibelli qualified for the World Surf League tour.
Ibelli retired from professional surfing, saying he wanted children and a family.
Ibelli competed in a surfing event in the Maldives and won.
- Age
- 32
- Home
- Mount Isa, north-west Queensland
- Son
- Thomas, one year old
- Professional career
- Nine years on the World Surf League tour
- Recent result
- Won a surfing event in the Maldives
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