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Mark Robert Visser (born March 9, 1983) is an Australian big wave surfer and adventure athlete. Mark started surfing at 10 years old, and competed in several junior surfing tournaments in his youth. His professional career has included placing in several major surfing events and consideration in the XXL awards for biggest wave ridden. He gained particular notoriety for a nighttime big wave ride at Jaws, earning him the nickname "Night Rider." Mark has also been the subject of several segments on Fuel TV, and will be featured in several upcoming filmed series.
Training
Mark Visser has training programs in the water and on land consisting of exercises specific to the demands of big wave surfing. These include training his body to cope with potentially dangerous situations, including extended periods of submersion without oxygen. These training programs have sparked interest from the U.S. Navy SEALs.^[2][3] Before submerging, Mark does not take a breath. After expelling all the air in his lungs, he can swim underwater for 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Visser can also hold his breath underwater for over six minutes.^[3]
Professional career
Visser's past achievements include: 5th in the 2006/2007 APT tow-in tour event in Chile, 7th in the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Paddle In event USA, and runner up in the 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 Oakley ASL Big Wave Awards. He has also had several waves entered into the XXL awards for biggest wave ridden.^[1]
Mark Visser lists his favourite surfing locations as Tahiti and Fiji