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Picklum falls in El Salvador surf quarter-finals

Picklum falls in El Salvador surf quarter-finals

Molly Picklum has bowed out in the quarter-finals of the El Salvador Pro, with Hawaiian Gabriela Ryan posting the top score of the day with an eight-point ride.

Aussie Robinson survives upsets at El Salvador Surf Pro

Aussie Robinson survives upsets at El Salvador Surf Pro

Aussie Robinson survives upsets at El Salvador Surf Pro

Aussie Robinson survives upsets at El Salvador Surf Pro

While local wildcard Bryan Perez shocked world No.5 Italo Ferreira, Australia's Jack Robinson moved into the quarter-finals at the Surf City El Salvador Pro.

Wright crashes out in El Salvador, title hopes are slim

Wright crashes out in El Salvador, title hopes are slim

Wright crashes out in El Salvador, title hopes are slim

Wright crashes out in El Salvador, title hopes are slim

World No.3 Molly Picklum has moved into the quarter-finals at the World Surf League's El Salvador Pro, but Tyler Wright was eliminated in the second round.

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John John the man to catch as WSL heads to El Salvador

John John the man to catch as WSL heads to El Salvador

The scramble for top-five spots is heating up, with just three events remaining before the World Surf League finals begin in September.

Young surfer fatally stabbed in 'robbery gone wrong'

Young surfer fatally stabbed in 'robbery gone wrong'

A 36-year-old man has been charged over the death of a young surfer death in a beachside car park on the NSW Mid North Coast.

Ferreira reigns in monster Tahiti Pro swell

Ferreira reigns in monster Tahiti Pro swell

Brazil's Italo Ferreira has won the Tahiti Pro in perfect Teahupo'o conditions, but the Tokyo gold medallist won't be returning there to defend his Games title.

Ewing duel looms as swell arrives, Tahiti Pro delivers

Ewing duel looms as swell arrives, Tahiti Pro delivers

Tahiti's Olympic wave will be pumping when Australian Ethan Ewing faces an early Games pressure test against retiring American surfing legend Kelly Slater.

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Teahupo'o surfing contest still waiting on swell

Teahupo'o surfing contest still waiting on swell

Teahupo'o surfing contest still waiting on swell

Teahupo'o surfing contest still waiting on swell

Surfers in the WSL championship tour event at Tahiti's Teahupo'o break are still waiting on the arrival of a big swell for competition to restart.

Tahiti Pro surfing on hold with huge swell expected

Tahiti Pro surfing on hold with huge swell expected

Tahiti Pro surfing on hold with huge swell expected

Tahiti Pro surfing on hold with huge swell expected

A massive swell is expected to arrive at Tahiti's Olympic surf break Teahupo'o, with competition in the World Surf League event on hold until then.

Aussies Picklum, Wright through to last eight in Tahiti

Aussies Picklum, Wright through to last eight in Tahiti

Aussies Picklum, Wright through to last eight in Tahiti

Aussies Picklum, Wright through to last eight in Tahiti

Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright are through to the quarter-finals of the Tahiti Pro as the Australian pair get to grips with the Olympic break at Teahupo'o.

Third successive lay day called at surfing's Tahiti Pro

Third successive lay day called at surfing's Tahiti Pro

Third successive lay day called at surfing's Tahiti Pro

Third successive lay day called at surfing's Tahiti Pro

The venue for the Olympic surfing competition is struggling with poor swell after a third consecutive lay day for the WSL Championship Tour at Teahupo'o.

Magical Teahupo'o worth the danger, says Aussie surfer

Magical Teahupo'o worth the danger, says Aussie surfer

Magical Teahupo'o worth the danger, says Aussie surfer

Magical Teahupo'o worth the danger, says Aussie surfer

Top-ranked Australian Molly Picklum says she can see the fear in her fellow surfers in dangerous waves such as Teahupo'o, which can give her the upper hand.

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Leading Australians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum are hoping the Olympic surf venue of Tahiti's Teahupo'o lives up to its fearsome reputation.

Wright to lead surfing quartet in Tahiti for Olympics

Wright to lead surfing quartet in Tahiti for Olympics

Wright to lead surfing quartet in Tahiti for Olympics

Wright to lead surfing quartet in Tahiti for Olympics

Australia have named a strong team for the Olympic surfing event in Tahiti featuring Tyler Wright, Molly Picklum, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing.

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Snapper Rocks back on World Surf League tour

Queensland's Snapper Rocks will return to the elite World Surf League tour in 2025, with the break's status guaranteed until 2028.

Kelly Slater to make surprise showing at Gold Coast Pro

Kelly Slater's time as a full-time athlete on the Championship Tour is over, but the 11-time world champion will compete in at least three more events in 2024.

Robinson pips Florence in classic Margaret River final

Jack Robinson took to the skies on his way to a second Margaret River title but Sally Fitzgibbons has missed the mid-season cut for a third-straight year.

Surfing called off at Margaret River as finals loom

The Margaret River Pro was put on hold through Saturday because of the surf, with half the men's quarter-finals still to be decided.

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Tears flow as Margaret River Pro gets emotional

Brazilian Samuel Pupo says his round-of-16 victory feels like a loss after the result ensured his older brother Miguel Pupo missed the WSL's mid-season cut.

Wright, Fitzgibbons score clutch rides to stay alive

Australian pair Tyler Wright and Sally Fitzgibbons both managed late heat-winning waves with their WSL seasons on the line at the Margaret River Pro.

Picklum advances after marathon Margaret River Pro heat

Molly Picklum is into the quarter-finals of the Margaret River Pro after her heat was re-started twice due to lack of waves, with competition called off early.

Surf legend Slater done at 52 after Margaret River exit

After more than 30 years on tour, surfing legend Kelly Slater is retiring after missing the World Surf League mid-season cut at Margaret River.

Fitzgibbons delivers under pressure at Margaret River

Sally Fitzgibbons has dominated her elimination heat at the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro to keep her mid-season cut hopes alive.

Surfing put on hold for third day at Margaret River

Competition at the Margaret River Pro is on hold for a third successive day because of small surf, with organisers awaiting improved conditions.

Margaret River Pro surfing on hold for two days

The Margaret River Pro will have two days off as World Surf League organisers wait for conditions to improve early next week.

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