Mick Fanning in action
One of the world’s best surfers has credited his Donegal roots for helping to be a champion.
Mick Fanning has just scooped his third world title in Australia.
And the 32 year old, whose father John is from Malin Head, says it is his Irish roots which have made him a champ.
He was named world’s best surfer in 2008 and could be on the way to regaining the crown.
Mick said “My parents being Irish, were very loyal people, very honest.
“That’s one thing I try to be. That’s the way you have to be.”