Photos of Makuakai Rothman

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2020 Biggest Paddle Wave: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on December 12, 2019. Wave A. Photo by Erik Aeder.

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2020 Biggest Paddle Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on December 12, 2019. Photo by Marco Arellano.

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2020 Biggest Paddle Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on December 12, 2019. Photo by Aaron Lynton.

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Haleiwa, United States- November 13, 2019- Ezekiel Lau of Hawaii prepares to give a lei offeringn for Vans Triple Crown Opening Ceremony during the morning hours at Alii Beach, Haleiwa, Oahu, USA (Photo by Keoki Saguibo/WSL via Getty Images)

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Vans Pro presented by HIC

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii advances in 1st to round 4 from round 3 heat 9 at the Volcom Pipe Pro held at Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii advances in 1st to round 4 from round 3 heat 9 at the Volcom Pipe Pro held at Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii advances to round 2 after finishing second in round 1 heat 5 at the WSL 2019 Volcom Pipe Pro at Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii, USAat the WSL 2019 Volcom Pipe Pro at Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

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At Cloudbreak, Fiji, May 27, 2018.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave B. Shot 6 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave B. Shot 5 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave B. Shot 4 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave B. Shot 3 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave B. Shot 2 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave B. Shot 1 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave A. Shot 6 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave A. Shot 4 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave A. Shot 3 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave A. Shot 2 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Wave A. Shot 1 of a 6 shot sequence by Aaron Lynton.

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii advances in first from round two heat three to round 3 in the Volcom Pipe Pro 2018 held at Pipeline, Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii..

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii advances in first from round two heat three to round 3 in the Volcom Pipe Pro 2018 held at Pipeline, Haleiwa, Oahu, Hawaii..

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at the 2018 Volcom Pipe Pro

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Photo by Wangdu Hovey.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Photo by Robin Ernst.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Photo by Dooma Photos.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Shot 2 of a 2 shot sequence by Stu Soley.

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2018 XXL Biggest Wave Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Shot 1 of a 2 shot sequence by Stu Soley.

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Makua Rothman at Jaws Jan 14 by Heff Key

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Makua gives Dusty and congrtas after his qrt. final win.;

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii advances to the Quarterfinals of the Pipe Invitational after placing second in Heat 7 of Round One at Pipe, Oahu, Hawaii, USA.

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii placed fourth in round one heat 2 and is eliminated from the 2017 WSL Vans World Cup at Sunset Beach, Oahu

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii placed fourth in round one heat 2 and is eliminated from the 2017 WSL Vans World Cup at Sunset Beach, Oahu

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2018 Biggest Paddle Entry: Makua Rothman in the Pe'ahi Challenge at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on October 27, 2017. Photo by Keoki Sagiubo.

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii places third in the finals of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii places third in the finals of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii places third in the finals of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii advances to the final after winning semifinal 1 of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii advances to the final after winning semifinal 1 of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii places third in the finals of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii places third in the finals of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii advances to the finals after winning semifinal heat 1 of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii advances to the finals after winning semifinal heat 1 of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman of Hawaii advances to the finals after winning semifinal heat 1 of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii places third in the finals of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii places third in the finals of the 2017 WSL Peahi Challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii advances to the semifinal after winning round one heat 2 of the 2017 wsl peahi challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii advances to the semifinal after winning round one heat 2 of the 2017 wsl peahi challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii advances to the Semifinal after winning round one heat 2 of the 2017 wsl peahi challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii advances to the semifinals after winning round one heat 2 of the 2017 wsl peahi challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii advances to the semifinals after winning round one heat 2 of the 2017 wsl peahi challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii advances to the semifinals after winning round one heat 2 of the 2017 wsl peahi challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii during the WSL 2017 Puerto Escondido Challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii during the WSL 2017 Puerto Escondido Challenge

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Makuakai Rothman of Hawaii during the WSL 2017 Puerto Escondido Challenge

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Makuakai Rothman during the freesurfing session, Puerto Escondido Sunday July 30

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Makuakai Rothman during the freesurfing session, Puerto Escondido Sunday July 30

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Makuakai Rothman during the freesurfing session, Puerto Escondido Sunday July 30

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Makua Rothman wins heat 12 round three of the WSL Volcom Pipe Pro

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Makua Rothman wins heat 12 round three of the WSL Volcom Pipe Pro

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Makua Rothman wins heat 12 round three of the WSL Volcom Pipe Pro

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Rothman found the only perfect 10 at the Volcom Pipe Pro

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Makua Rothman during Round 1 Heat 3 of the Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman during Round 1 Heat 3 of the Peahi Challenge

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Makua Rothman during Round 1 Heat 3 of the Peahi Challenge

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Makuakai Rothman won the second Semifinal of the WSL 2016 Puerto Escondido Challenge

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Hawaiian Makua Rothman won Semifinal 2 of the WSL 2016 Puerto Escondido Challenge.

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The Hawaiian.

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Makua drops into a massive wave

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2014/2015 Big Wave World Champ, Makuakai Rothman, makes a run at Waimea Bay. Hailing from Oahu the Hawaiian holds the event in high regard. Photo: WSL/Heff

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Makuakai Rothman finds a beast at Waimea Bay. Photo: WSL/Heff

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Reigning Big Wave World Champ Makuakai Rothman made it to the Semifinals, but was eliminated. Photo: Rowland

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The Hawaiian wasted no time getting familiar with the lineup, setting himself up for some deep takeoffs. Photo: Sean Rowland

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Reigning WSL Big Wave Tour Champion Makuakai Rothman during Round 1 of the Todos Santos Challenge. Photo Credit: Bill Sharp

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Makuakai Rothman was knocked out in the opening round of competition.

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Reigning Big Wave champion Makuakai Rothman was eliminated in Round 1.

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Makuakai Rothman (HAW) winning his Round 3 heat.