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Olympic heartbreak after Fitzgibbons clinches surf gold

Olympic heartbreak after Fitzgibbons clinches surf gold

Sally Fitzgibbons has missed out on an Olympic spot, despite winning gold at the International Surfing Association's World Games for a record fourth time.

Australian surfing team miss extra Olympic spots

Australian surfing team miss extra Olympic spots

Australian surfing team miss extra Olympic spots

Australian surfing team miss extra Olympic spots

The Australian team have fallen short in their bid for extra Olympic spots although Sally Fitzgibbons and Ethan Ewing remain alive at the World Surfing Games.

Australia's Irukandjis lethal at World Surfing Games

Australia's Irukandjis lethal at World Surfing Games

Australia's Irukandjis lethal at World Surfing Games

Australia's Irukandjis lethal at World Surfing Games

Sally Fitzgibbons, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing remain unbeaten at the World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico as they look for extra Paris Olympic quota spots.

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Aussies Picklum and Robinson clinch Sunset surf titles

Aussies Picklum and Robinson clinch Sunset surf titles

Molly Picklum has defended her Sunset Beach crown, going to the top of the World Surf League rankings, while fellow Aussie Jack Robinson won the men's event.

Aussies Picklum, Nichols into Sunset surf quarters

Aussies Picklum, Nichols into Sunset surf quarters

Defending champion Molly Picklum has continued to impress at Sunset Beach while fellow Australian surfer Isabella Nichols has also advanced to the last eight.

Three Aussie men charge into Sunset Pro surf quarters

Three Aussie men charge into Sunset Pro surf quarters

Australian surfers Jack Robinson, Liam O'Brien and Ryan Callinan have battled wild conditions to move into the Sunset Pro quarter-finals in Hawaii.

Ethan Ewing to take on the GOAT Slater at Sunset Beach

Ethan Ewing to take on the GOAT Slater at Sunset Beach

A total of five Australians have made it through to the third round of the men's Sunset Beach surf event in Hawaii, but Callum Robson was eliminated.

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Wait continues for champion Picklum at Sunset surf pro

Wait continues for champion Picklum at Sunset surf pro

Wait continues for champion Picklum at Sunset surf pro

Wait continues for champion Picklum at Sunset surf pro

After falling short at the Pipe Pro, Australia's Molly Picklum's hopes of successfully defending her Sunset Beach surf title are on hold due to poor conditions.

Lack of swell leaves Sunset Beach surfers sidelined

Lack of swell leaves Sunset Beach surfers sidelined

Lack of swell leaves Sunset Beach surfers sidelined

Lack of swell leaves Sunset Beach surfers sidelined

Competition has been called off for a second day at the World Surf League's Hurley Pro Sunset Beach in Hawaii.

Wave goodbye to day of surf action at Sunset Beach

Wave goodbye to day of surf action at Sunset Beach

Wave goodbye to day of surf action at Sunset Beach

Wave goodbye to day of surf action at Sunset Beach

With the prospect of small, inconsistent waves, competition at the World Surf League's Hurley Pro Sunset Beach in Hawaii has been canned for the day.

World surf champion Toledo to take year off competition

World surf champion Toledo to take year off competition

World surf champion Toledo to take year off competition

World surf champion Toledo to take year off competition

After winning back-to-back surf world titles, Filipe Toledo has announced he's joining Stephanie Gilmore and Carissa Moore in taking a year away from the tour.

Aussie Picklum falls in Pipe final after perfect score

Aussie Picklum falls in Pipe final after perfect score

Aussie Picklum falls in Pipe final after perfect score

Aussie Picklum falls in Pipe final after perfect score

Molly Picklum has scored a perfect 10 on finals day at the Pipe Pro, but the Australian surfer fell just short in the decider against American Caitlin Simmers.

Picklum soars as big names fall at Banzai Pipeline

Picklum soars as big names fall at Banzai Pipeline

Picklum soars as big names fall at Banzai Pipeline

Picklum soars as big names fall at Banzai Pipeline

The women's competition at the World Surf League's season-opener in Hawaii has reached the quarter-final stage, with Molly Picklum the last Australian standing.

Molly Picklum shines as women's Pipe Pro action begins

Molly Picklum shines as women's Pipe Pro action begins

Molly Picklum shines as women's Pipe Pro action begins

Molly Picklum shines as women's Pipe Pro action begins

The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.

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Ewing ousts Slater on way to Pipe Pro quarter-finals

Ethan Ewing is the last Australian man standing at the World Surf League's season-opening Pipe Pro in Hawaii, while the women have yet to begin competition.

Surf improving at Pipe Pro but comp postponed again

After initial hopes the World Surf League's Pipe Pro could restart, organisers have delayed again with conditions at the Hawaiian break not lifting as expected.

Wait continues for Pipe Pro surfing in Hawaii

The World Surf League's Pipe Pro season-opener in Hawaii remains on hold with the women still to take to the water for round one.

Day, Rogers seal Ironman triumphs in Kurrawa finale

Ali Day secured a fifth Ironman title in style while Lana Rogers did enough to claim a third title at Gold Coast's double-header finale.

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Ironmen to add next chapter in decade-long surf rivalry

Defending Ironman champion Matt Bevilacqua has stormed to within a point of four-time winner Ali Day entering the double-round finale on the Gold Coast.

Poor swell sees Pipe Pro surfing on hold for two days

After one day of competition, the World Surf League's Pipe Pro in Hawaii is on hold for two days as organisers wait on better swell.

Robinson, Ewing flying Australian flag at Pipeline

Defending champion Jack Robinson has won his opening heat at the Pipeline Pro, while fellow Aussie Ethan Ewing was bumped into second spot by a buzzer-beater.

Wind blows out Hawaii world surf start for second day

Another lay day has been called at the start of the World Surf League's 2024 Championship Tour, with strong winds delaying competition at Hawaii's Pipe Pro.

Hawaii world surf season opener delayed by conditions

Unfavourable wind at Hawaii's Banzai Pipeline has delayed the start of the 2024 Championship Tour opener for surfers including the returning Sally Fitzgibbons.

With the surf GOATS going, Picklum hopes to pounce

Carissa Moore and Stephanie Gilmore are having time off, meaning plenty of world tour opportunities for younger surfers such as Australian Molly Picklum

Eight-time champion Gilmore to take year-long WSL break

Australia's eight-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore is taking a break from the championship tour in 2024 but says she plans to return in 2025.

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