The IBC World Tour is proud to officially announce Lucciano Campos as the 2026 Rookie of the Year. The young Peruvian rider has established himself as the ultimate breakout star of the circuit, capping off a historic season where he made waves in the Junior division while going toe-to-toe with the world elite in the Men's Open Division.
Still competing in the junior ranks, Campos achieved one of the most demanding feats in modern bodyboarding: finishing the season inside the World Top 15, securing his automatic spot in the coveted Top 16 for next year. Driven by an explosive aerial repertoire, remarkable competitive composure, and relentless consistency, Lucciano has proven he is fully ready to battle the sport's biggest names on any stage.
An unstoppable campaign among the tour giants
Campos' progression across the 2026 calendar was a relentless climb:
Morocco Bodyboard Championship (Morocco): He kicked off the season taking the win at the first Junior Men Rising Series stop in Morocco, earning direct qualification for the Junior Grand Final at the Gran Canaria Fronton King.
Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival (Chile): He turned heads on the world stage by charging through the qualifying rounds to reach the main event, wrapping up a solid 17th place.
Itacoatiara Pro (Brazil): He backed up his form at one of the heaviest and most punishing shorebreaks on tour, breaking into the main event once again and securing another hard-fought 17th-place finish.
Sintra Bodyboard Festival (Portugal): He came within striking distance of the podium in the Men's Open, delivering a standout performance to take 5th place and cementing his reputation as a serious threat in the main draw.
Gran Canaria Fronton King (Spain): The crowning moment of a stellar year. Taking on the most powerful, technical, and feared slab on the planet, Lucciano attacked extreme conditions with veteran poise and radical commitment, locking down an outstanding 9th-place finish that sealed his spot in the World Top 15.
Get to know the rising star: Exclusive interview with Lucciano Campos
Born in Lima, Peru, currently based in Asturias, Spain, and balancing high school studies, Lucciano has been in the water since the age of four. At just 17 years old, he combines youth, ambition, and a proven track record. His signature move is the invert air reverse, and his resume already features Junior World Tour event victories, national podiums, and world-class performances.
You can read the exclusive interview IBC held with Lucciano Campos back in February at the following link:
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