Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Kelly Slater is widely considered to be the best professional surfer to ever live with a record 11 world titles on the World Surf League Championship Tour. At 50 years old, he’s still competing in the sport that he loves.
It hasn’t always been a smooth ride for Slater in his career. In a recent interview with Brandon Sneed for Sports Illustrated, Slater disclosed that at one point he felt so low that he contemplated suicide.