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Molly's game: surfing 'glow worm' on top of world again

Molly's game: surfing 'glow worm' on top of world again

World champion Molly Picklum has moved back into pole position to defend her surfing crown after triumphing at the famed Supertubos event in Portugal.

Yellow jersey in sight as Picklum powers into final

Yellow jersey in sight as Picklum powers into final

Yellow jersey in sight as Picklum powers into final

Yellow jersey in sight as Picklum powers into final

Molly Picklum has battled her way into the final of the WSL event in Portugal, with her sights set firmly on claiming the rankings leader's yellow jersey.

Aussie surf champ brings down Canadian teen tyro

Aussie surf champ brings down Canadian teen tyro

Aussie surf champ brings down Canadian teen tyro

Aussie surf champ brings down Canadian teen tyro

Molly Picklum has moved into second place in the World Surf League live rankings after beating Canada's teen sensation Erin Brooks on Portugal's Atlantic coast.

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'Hanging on for dear life': Matt strikes Gold again

'Hanging on for dear life': Matt strikes Gold again

The Coolangatta Gold produced two tight finishes as Matt Bevilacqua won for the first time since 2019 and Electra Outram defended her crown.

Aussie world champ sets up clash with surf sensation

Aussie world champ sets up clash with surf sensation

Molly Picklum had to outsurf a local Portuguese star at Supertubos -- but it's only going to get harder at Rip Curl Portugal for Australia's world champ.

Surf sport's global boost as Olympics beckon

Surf sport's global boost as Olympics beckon

Momentum behind a new surf sport series that plans to expand from Oceania to the United States is building as life saving jostles for Olympic inclusion.

'It's been hard': Surf star's success after illness

'It's been hard': Surf star's success after illness

After battling debilitating illness last year, Australia's former junior world champion Sierra Kerr has clinched a spot on the World Surf League's premier tour.

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Aussie pair left standing in California surf showdown

Aussie pair left standing in California surf showdown

Aussie pair left standing in California surf showdown

Aussie pair left standing in California surf showdown

The Trestles Pro has been a lean World Surf League tour stop for the Australian brigade with only Callum Robson and Molly Picklum making it to the quarters.

New Zealand Pro riding wave of success into 2027 season

New Zealand Pro riding wave of success into 2027 season

New Zealand Pro riding wave of success into 2027 season

New Zealand Pro riding wave of success into 2027 season

After a successful debut on the global stage this year, the New Zealand Pro will return in 2027 to once again attract the world's best surfers.

Aussie's dream of ninth world title over in California

Aussie's dream of ninth world title over in California

Aussie's dream of ninth world title over in California

Aussie's dream of ninth world title over in California

Steph Gilmore's WSL title hopes have been dashed in California, losing to Brisa Hennessy in round one at Lower Trestles.

Poor conditions at Lower Trestles ends first day early

Poor conditions at Lower Trestles ends first day early

Poor conditions at Lower Trestles ends first day early

Poor conditions at Lower Trestles ends first day early

Only two men's heats have been contested on day one of the WSL event in California, with 12 Aussies in total still waiting to hit the water.

Injured Nichols pulls out of Fiji Pro surf final

Injured Nichols pulls out of Fiji Pro surf final

Injured Nichols pulls out of Fiji Pro surf final

Injured Nichols pulls out of Fiji Pro surf final

Isabella Nichols' ankle injury has forced her out of the Fiji Pro surfing final, handing the event win to the rival she regards as her little sister.

Ankle injury could deny 'stoked' Aussie in Fiji final

Ankle injury could deny 'stoked' Aussie in Fiji final

Ankle injury could deny 'stoked' Aussie in Fiji final

Ankle injury could deny 'stoked' Aussie in Fiji final

Australian surfer Isabella Nichols has reached the final of the Fiji Pro, but she suffered an ankle injury in her semi-final and is having scans.

Nichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Nichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Nichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Nichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Some of the best waves of this year's World Surf League tour are set to land over the coming days at the Fiji Pro, with Cloudbreak to put on a show.

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Picklum among upsets as Moore takes surfing No.1 spot

Australian defending world surfing champion Molly Picklum remains without an event win this season after her upset loss in round two at the Fiji Pro.

Aussies forced to wait as Canadian stars at Fiji Pro

Small conditions meant only three heats could be run at the Fiji Pro on Friday, with the competition now on hold until Sunday at the earliest.

Aussie surfing trio fall in Fiji Pro second round

Jack Robinson's tough year has continued, with the star Australian surfer knocked out in the second round of the Fiji Pro.

Fitzgibbons nabs emotional win over great rival Gilmore

Sally Fitzgibbons has dedicated her Fiji Pro victory over Steph Gilmore to West Australian surfing great Mark Lane, who died over the weekend.

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Shark attack hero assumes Iron Series top billing

Charlie Verco, the new Iron Series top seed, has explained how his surf lifesaving training came into play when he rescued a shark attack victim in Sydney.

From Tel Aviv to Tahiti, but teen ends dream WSL run

Erin Brooks has revived her WSL season with a comeback win over surprise Tahiti Pro finalist Anat Lelior, who learnt to surf in the Mediterranean Sea.

Aussie ends Kelly Slater's fairytale Tahiti Pro run

Kelly Slater's dream run at the Tahiti Pro has come to an end after the 54-year-old couldn't find a late winning ride in his round-of-16 showdown.

Aussie Nichols survives wipeout at brutal Tahiti Pro

Tyler Wright has been knocked out of the Tahiti Pro by a 14-year-old wildcard, but Isabella Nichols was able to get through on a tough day for Australians.

Aussie up next: Slater's sizzling double-barrelled show

Twenty-six years since winning his first Tahiti crown, Kelly Slater has wowed again with a near-perfect Teahupo'o heat to set up a date with Jack Robinson.

Slater makes waves with opening-round Tahiti win

Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater has returned to competition and made an immediate statement with his round-one heat score at the Tahiti Pro.

Snowboard ace hits the waves for mental health

From snow to surf, Valentino Guseli likes to push the limits, with the two-time Olympic snowboarder catching waves for 12 straight hours.

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