Chris Davidson has been remembered as 'one of the most naturally talented surfers' Australia has seen.
Chris Davidson famously beat world champion Kelly Slater as a wildcard entrant in 1996
The 45-year-old was hit in the face and fell, striking his head on the pavement, police said. He was treated at the scene but died in hospital a short time later.Mr Davidson grew up in Sydney and competed on the world surfing tour in 2010 and 2011. Surfing New South Wales executive director Mark Windon said Mr Davidson was "one of the most stylish surfers" Australia had ever produced.
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