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Aussie surfers dominate on World Surf Games stage

Aussie surfers dominate on World Surf Games stage

Dane Henry could be Australia's next big surf star after the teenager won the men's event at the World Surfing Games while still holding the junior crown.

'Won't go there': Picklum on chasing Gilmore's record

'Won't go there': Picklum on chasing Gilmore's record

'Won't go there': Picklum on chasing Gilmore's record

'Won't go there': Picklum on chasing Gilmore's record

With the stakes and swell continually rising, surfer Molly Picklum can't help but laugh when she entertains the idea of matching Steph Gilmore's title haul.

Picklum's full-circle moment on path to surf title

Picklum's full-circle moment on path to surf title

Picklum's full-circle moment on path to surf title

Picklum's full-circle moment on path to surf title

Starting out as a grom on the Central Coast in NSW, Molly Picklum believes she's just getting started after winning her first World Surf League title.

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Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion

Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion

Taking the title in Fiji, Molly Picklum has joined the likes of Stephanie Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Layne Beachley in becoming a surfing world champion.

Surfing's GOAT tips Robinson for Cloudbreak glory

Surfing's GOAT tips Robinson for Cloudbreak glory

The World Surf League finals are set to begin on Tuesday at Fiji's Cloudbreak, with the great Kelly Slater tipping Jack Robinson to start with a bang.

Australian surfer loves his Zen as world titles loom

Australian surfer loves his Zen as world titles loom

Fatherhood is providing fresh perspective for the Australian in the men's field at the World Surf League world title decider in Fiji.

'Spanner in the works': surf star researching new venue

'Spanner in the works': surf star researching new venue

The World Surf League finals in Fiji could switch to a different - less familiar - break, prompting competitors to do their homework.

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Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Owen Wright made World Surf League history with two perfect heats to win at Cloudbreak, and thinks Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson can also leave their mark.

Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend

Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend

Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend

Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend

Molly Picklum says Australia deserves another world champion as she looks to follow surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore, with the title going on the line in Fiji.

Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double

Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double

Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double

Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double

Jack Robinson shot from seventh to fourth and into the WSL finals after winning the Tahiti Pro, shortly after Molly Picklum claimed the women's crown.

Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Australian Molly Picklum stared down a pumping Teahupoʻo and came out the other side to sit one win away from a maiden world surfing title.

Aussie surfers remain alive in high-stakes Tahiti Pro

Aussie surfers remain alive in high-stakes Tahiti Pro

Aussie surfers remain alive in high-stakes Tahiti Pro

Aussie surfers remain alive in high-stakes Tahiti Pro

Ethan Ewing and Jack Robinson are into the round of 16 at the Tahiti Pro, where places in the top-five World Surf League Finals are on the line.

'Psycho mode' surf awaits world No.1 and 12-year-old

'Psycho mode' surf awaits world No.1 and 12-year-old

'Psycho mode' surf awaits world No.1 and 12-year-old

'Psycho mode' surf awaits world No.1 and 12-year-old

Australian world No.1 surfer Molly Picklum says 12-year-old local Kelia Gallina is ready to make history at the Tahiti Pro.

Revamped surf league to launch on Australian shores

Revamped surf league to launch on Australian shores

Revamped surf league to launch on Australian shores

Revamped surf league to launch on Australian shores

World Surf League is to update its format for 2026, the 50th anniversary season of pro surfing, with more women, an enhanced finale - and an Australian start.

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Hesitant Picklum misses chance of World Surf League win

Molly Picklum has missed out on another World Surf League crown in South Africa, but Australian-born Japanese surfer Connor O'Leary took out the men's event.

Ewing into J-Bay quarters as surfing finals loom

Ethan Ewing is the lone Australlan surfer left in the men's field at J-Bay, with three compatriots looming large in the women's draw.

Wright rallies as Aussie surfers advance at J-Bay

Three Australian women are through to the quarter-finals of the WSL event in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, with two Aussies in the men's round of 16.

Aussie Picklum stamps ticket to WSL's final five

A dominant first-round win in South Africa has assured Australia's series leader Molly Picklum a spot in the season-ending, five-woman World Surf League final.

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High stakes in J-Bay as World Surf League Finals loom

Molly Picklum will wear the rankings leader's yellow jersey at J-Bay, but a number of Australians need to go deep in South Africa ahead of the WSL Finals.

'Scared' Picklum leads the way after victory in Brazil

Australia's Molly Picklum has celebrated going top of the WSL Tour standings in perfect fashion, taking out the Vivo Rio Pro in Brazil.

Ewing and Picklum play waiting game for surf glory

Ethan Ewing and Molly Picklum will go for glory on a busy final day of the Vivo Rio Pro after weather conditions wiped out the penultimate day's competition.

Picklum in top spot after another World Surf League win

Australian Molly Picklum will wear the yellow jersey as the rankings leader after advancing to the final four of the Rio Pro in Brazil.

Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil

Australian surfer Molly Picklum has a chance to take over the rankings lead when competition finally gets under way in Brazil.

Rio Surf Pro on hold with big swell expected midweek

With only two events before the World Surf League Finals, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing need to win their elimination rounds to stay in touch with the top five.

Near-perfect Picklum pipped but pleased at Trestles

Australian Molly Picklum had one of the waves of the season on the way to the Trestles Pro final to solidify a top-five spot in the World Surf League.

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