A celebrated surfer was critically injured Monday while surfing off California’s Central Coast.
Shawn Dollar, who holds a world record for paddling into a 61-foot wave, broke his neck in four places while surfing in waves that were reported to measure 25 feet, according to a statement issued by organizers of the Titans of Mavericks competition.
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FOR THE RECORD:
A previous version of this post said Shawn Dollar was injured while competing in the Titans of Mavericks competition. Dollar was free surfing at the time of the accident.
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Dollar was free surfing, but Cartel Management, which runs the annual Titans of Mavericks competition, issued the statement on behalf of Dollar.