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Picklum advances after marathon Margaret River Pro heat

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

Surf legend Slater done at 52 after Margaret River exit

Surf legend Slater done at 52 after Margaret River exit

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

Fitzgibbons delivers under pressure at Margaret River

Fitzgibbons delivers under pressure 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.

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Surfing put on hold for third day at Margaret River

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

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.

Fitzgibbons' future hanging on Margaret River outcome

Fitzgibbons' future hanging on Margaret River outcome

Fan favourite Sally Fitzgibbons needs a big result at the Margaret River Pro, with the mid-season cut set to reduce the women's World Surf League field to 10.

Houshmand, Simmers win Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells

Houshmand, Simmers win Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells

American duo Cole Houshmand and Caitlin Simmers have won their maiden Rip Curl Pro crowns on a dramatic finals day at Bells Beach.

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Surfing finals day put on hold again at Bells Beach

Surfing finals day put on hold again at Bells Beach

Surfing finals day put on hold again at Bells Beach

Surfing finals day put on hold again at Bells Beach

Rip Curl Pro organisers hope to run the surfing finals at Bells Beach on Wednesday, with a forecast of improving conditions.

Aussies Ewing, Cibilic, Harrison bow out at Bells

Aussies Ewing, Cibilic, Harrison bow out at Bells

Aussies Ewing, Cibilic, Harrison bow out at Bells

Aussies Ewing, Cibilic, Harrison bow out at Bells

The last three Australian competitors have bowed out at the quarter-final stage of the Rip Curl Pro.

Slater beaten, Aussies advance at Bells Beach

Slater beaten, Aussies advance at Bells Beach

Slater beaten, Aussies advance at Bells Beach

Slater beaten, Aussies advance at Bells Beach

The great Kelly Slater has been beaten at Bells Beach as Australians Morgan Cibilic and Ethan Ewing advanced to the quarter-finals of the Rip Curl Pro.

Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro on hold for two days

Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro on hold for two days

Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro on hold for two days

Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro on hold for two days

The World Surf League's Rip Curl Pro has been placed on hold for at least 48 hours due to a diminishing swell at Bells Beach.

Wildcard Harrison eliminates defending Bells champion

Wildcard Harrison eliminates defending Bells champion

Wildcard Harrison eliminates defending Bells champion

Wildcard Harrison eliminates defending Bells champion

Local teenager Ellie Harrison has confirmed her role as the Bells Beach giant-killer, eliminating defending Rip Curl Pro champion Tyler Wright.

Local school student beats world No.1 in Bells boilover

Local school student beats world No.1 in Bells boilover

Local school student beats world No.1 in Bells boilover

Local school student beats world No.1 in Bells boilover

Local student Ellie Harrison has won her debut World Tour heat, also sending top-ranked women's surfer Molly Picklum into the Rip Curl Pro elimination round.

Bittersweet sadness: Slater eyes Bells Beach farewell

Bittersweet sadness: Slater eyes Bells Beach farewell

Bittersweet sadness: Slater eyes Bells Beach farewell

Bittersweet sadness: Slater eyes Bells Beach farewell

In what could be his last Rip Curl Pro, surfing legend Kelly Slater has beaten John John Florence to make an ideal start to the WSL event at Bells Beach.

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Picklum inspired by Gilmore as she aims for Bells title

Eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore is an inspiration for fellow Australian Molly Picklum, one of the new stars in women's surfing.

Mum makes Bells Beach extra special for surfer Ewing

Rip Curl Pro defending champion Ethan Ewing hopes his late mum Helen, also a winner at Bells Beach, can send him some good waves.

Aussies Ewing, Wright miss out in WSL surfing finals

Tyler Wright and Ethan Ewing reached the finals of the World Surf League event in Portugal before losing their showdowns comprehensively at Supertubos.

Wright, Ewing forced to wait in World Surf League bid

Australians Tyler Wright and Ethan Ewing have been left to wait in their latest bid for World Surf League glory in Portugal because of inconsistent waves.

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Sydney surfer O'Leary earns Olympic selection for Japan

Australian surfer Connor O'Leary will represent Japan - the country of his mother's birth - at this year's Paris Olympics, which will be contested in Tahiti.

Wright having fun in the surf but Ewing is delayed

Tyler Wright has edged a step closer to a first title on this year's WSL Tour but Ethan Ewing has to wait another day for his chance to progress at Supertubos.

Ewing rides Atlantic waves into last eight in Portugal

Ethan Ewing has survived changing conditions in Portugal to move into the quarter-finals of the WSL event at Supertubos.

Australian surfer Wright advances to Portugal quarters

Tyler Wright is the only Australian through to the women's quarter-finals of the World Surf League event in Portugal.

WSL event in Portugal forced to move up the beach

Dangerous conditions at Supertubos in Portugal have forced World Surf League officials to switch the Championship Tour event further up the beach.

Aussie Robinson flies high at Portugal surf event

Australian Jack Robinson has continued his impressive start to the year, winning his heat of the Rip Curl Pro at Supertubos with a spectacular aerial display.

Women take up surf training as regional drownings spike

An organisation providing coaching and surf lifesaving skills in the regions plans to empower more women to enter the water.

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