Elishama Beckford
Elishama Beckford is Jamaica's top-ranked surfer, hailing from Bull Bay. He has gained recognition for his exceptional skills in the water and is a key member of the Jamaican surf team competing at the International Surfing Association World Surfing Games in El Salvador. Beckford brings valuable experience to the team, having previously competed at the Salvadoran venues, and is focused on boosting Jamaica's international standing in surfing.
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Recent news mentions
The men’s rankings are led by the dominant Elishama Beckford, who boasts a perfect 2,000 points from two event wins.
Surf’s up for Nat’l Championships in Bull Bay | Sports
Jamaica· 2025-12-13
Later, Elishama Beckford will look to advance from heat four.
Phillips joins teammates in second repechage round at ISA World Games | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-10
Elishama Beckford provided an even bigger highlight for Jamaica by winning his repechage heat outright.
Jamaica make progress on day three of World Surfing Champs | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-09
He is the nation’s top-ranked surfer leading the Jamaican team at the International Surfing Association World Surfing Games.
Experienced surf team sets sights on world stage in El Salvador | SportsJamaica· 2025-08-30