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Finals, Olympics on the line for Picklum at Teahupo'o

Finals, Olympics on the line for Picklum at Teahupo'o

A breakout season that has already delivered many firsts could provide one more for 20-year-old Australian surfing prodigy Molly Picklum in Tahiti.

Ewing fractures back, WSL finals tilt in doubt

Ewing fractures back, WSL finals tilt in doubt

Ewing fractures back, WSL finals tilt in doubt

Ewing fractures back, WSL finals tilt in doubt

Ethan Ewing has suffered two fractures of his vertebrae while surfing in the lead-up to the Tahiti Pro, putting his world title shot in severe doubt.

One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics

One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics

One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics

One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics

Australian athletes and officials have the Paris Olympics firmly in their sights as they marked the one-year-to-go milestone in Sydney.

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Ewing gets Olympic break despite J-Bay disappointment

Ewing gets Olympic break despite J-Bay disappointment

Ethan Ewing had no answer to Felipe Toledo in the World Surf League event final at South Africa's Jeffreys Bay but he did secure a spot for the Paris Olympics.

Molly Picklum downed by Peterson in J-Bay WSL final

Molly Picklum downed by Peterson in J-Bay WSL final

Rising Australian surfing star Molly Picklum has been beaten by American Lakey Peterson in a thrilling J-Bay final in South Africa.

Australian Ethan Ewing crushed by Toledo in J-Bay final

Australian Ethan Ewing crushed by Toledo in J-Bay final

Ethan Ewing has secured his spot in the end-of-season WSL finals, but he was unable to defend his J-Bay crown against star Brazilian Filipe Toledo.

Gilmore gives world title defence a push at J-Bay

Gilmore gives world title defence a push at J-Bay

Stephanie Gilmore has a chance to make up ground as she chases a World Surf League Finals berth, advancing to the quarter-finals at Jeffreys Bay.

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Women's surfing rounds finally start after J-Bay delay

Women's surfing rounds finally start after J-Bay delay

Women's surfing rounds finally start after J-Bay delay

Women's surfing rounds finally start after J-Bay delay

Australian surfing stars Tyler Wright, Stephanie Gilmore and Molly Picklum will be in action as the women's opening rounds start at South Africa's Corona Open.

Surf stars forced to wait another day at Jeffreys Bay

Surf stars forced to wait another day at Jeffreys Bay

Surf stars forced to wait another day at Jeffreys Bay

Surf stars forced to wait another day at Jeffreys Bay

The World Surf League has called a lay day in the Corona Open at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa due to poor conditions.

Australian women play surfing waiting game at J-Bay

Australian women play surfing waiting game at J-Bay

Australian women play surfing waiting game at J-Bay

Australian women play surfing waiting game at J-Bay

World No.2 Tyler Wright finished runner-up at the WSL's Corona Open at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa last year and is looking to go one better in 2023.

Ewing, Wright finish runners up in Brazilian surf

Ewing, Wright finish runners up in Brazilian surf

Ewing, Wright finish runners up in Brazilian surf

Ewing, Wright finish runners up in Brazilian surf

Australia's Tyler Wright has qualified for the World Surf League season finale after finishing runner up to teen Caitlin Simmers at the Rio Pro in Brazil.

Wright into semis at Rio Pro with Ewing, Callinan alive

Wright into semis at Rio Pro with Ewing, Callinan alive

Wright into semis at Rio Pro with Ewing, Callinan alive

Wright into semis at Rio Pro with Ewing, Callinan alive

Tyler Wright has continued her hot form to book her sixth semi-final slot of the WSL season, while Ethan Ewing and Ryan Callinan also advanced at the Rio Pro.

Wait goes on at world surfing's Rio Pro event

Wait goes on at world surfing's Rio Pro event

Wait goes on at world surfing's Rio Pro event

Wait goes on at world surfing's Rio Pro event

Organisers of the World Surf League's Rio Pro have called a fifth successive lay-day as conditions continue to frustrate the waiting competitors.

Flat conditions see Rio Pro remain on hold

Flat conditions see Rio Pro remain on hold

Flat conditions see Rio Pro remain on hold

Flat conditions see Rio Pro remain on hold

The World Surf League's Rio Pro remains on hold for a fourth day, with a organisers hopeful of a getting back into action within 24 hours.

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Wright through, O'Brien stuns Colapinto at WSL Rio Pro

Tyler Wright has booked a quarter-final berth at the World Surf League's Rio Pro while Liam O'Brien stunned current world No.1 Griffin Colapinto in their heat.

Aussie Callum Robson to face world champ Toledo in Rio

World champion Filipe Toledo has his sights set on a fourth consecutive win at the WSL's Rio Pro, with an Australian standing in his way in the opening round.

Near miss for Aussie Tyler Wright at El Salvador Pro

Australia's Tyler Wright has gone down to Caroline Marks in the final of the El Salvador Pro world surf event, maintaining her world No.2 ranking.

Storm scuppers El Salvador surf event for fourth day

The wait goes on for Aussie surfers Steph Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Liam O'Brien, with their El Salvador Pro semi-finals delayed for a fourth-straight day.

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Wait goes on at El Salvador world surf event

The WSL's El Salvador Pro has called another lay-day, leaving Australian surfers Steph Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Liam O'Brien stalled at the semi-final stage.

El Salvador world surf event delayed by poor conditions

Inconsistent waves have led to a two-day delay at the El Salvador Pro, meaning a wait for Australian surfers Tyler Wright, Stephanie Gilmore and Liam O'Brien.

Gilmore topples Picklum in El Salvador Pro WSL defence

Stephanie Gilmore will surf against Tyler Wright for a spot in the El Salvador Pro final after the Australian pair both carved up the Punta Roca break.

Robinson, Slater make early exits at El Salvador Pro

The fine margins of the World Surf League's new cut-throat format were on show as the El Salvador Pro claimed a host of big scalps on the first day of action.

Surf City start delayed as WSL hits El Salvador

Officials have declared a lay day as the window opened on the Surf City El Salvador Pro in Central America.

Aussie Gilmore aims to defend her El Salvador WSL crown

Star Australian Stephanie Gilmore sits seventh in the WSL rankings and needs some big results in the last four stops to qualify for the end-of-season finals.

Surfer Tyler Wright reveals debilitating period pain

Two-time world champion Tyler Wright said she had to be hospitalised three days before the last World Surf League event due to her debilitating period pain.

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