Mark Richards (surfer)
Mark Richards (born 7 March 1957), known as MR, is an Australian surfer, five time world champion (1979–1982), and highly respected by his peers.
In 2000 Mark was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his service to Surf Riding.
Read more about Mark Richards (surfer): Youth, Early Career, World Championships, Professional Career, Semi-retirement, Trivia
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“He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm.”
—Bible: New Testament, Mark 4:39.
“I often think that all the difficulties we encounter only give us the more strength if we keep hold of our work, and we must not now give up while in the prime of life. It is best to keep trying, and by and by the opportunity will come. If we have given up, then we shall not be ready for it when it does come.”
—Ellen Henrietta Swallow Richards (1842–1911)