With nearest contender Lakey Peterson falling by the wayside, Steph Gilmore collected her seventh World Title at the Maui Pro. She now equals Layne Beachley who also won seven, both of them trailing Kelly Slater on eleven.
Here's a WSL edit for the humble champ.
Meanwhile, the Maui Pro continues in flawles waves at Honolua Bay.
A sailing and surf exploration of Tasmania.
The Lifeline Surf Classic is back for its eighth year.
Sid gets inducted into Surfing Australia's Hall Of Fame.
A new column where a surfboard sage, otherwise known as Murray Bourton, answers everything you want to know.
Surfers are on alert as an eight-metre humpback washes onto rocks near Scarborough.
Is surfing just another sport? Have we been deluding ourselves?
Rare showing of 2018 film, plus live music and conversation.
The turnout exceeded all expectations for Merc's paddle out.
Comments
What an amazing competitor....focus, hunger, determination....congrats Steph...!!!
Congratulations Steph from Tweed/Gold Coast.
Trailing Kelly never!
Nasa Pilot Kelly was a cashed up astronaut who outspent seat of your pants Cooly hicks.
Only the Jetset were entitled to #1 gear! Fly faster & further = #1 on bare-naked ASP charts.
World is a lot smaller now, tech is shared online + WSL stuff surf product in every sleigh.
Steph's world beating 7 ranks equal or higher than Willy Wonka's 7/11.
Note: (Strictly speaking from a biased [No product] surfer's viewpoint.)
And congratulations to you! That post actually almost makes sense!
haha acid flashback
The best surfer to watch (of them all). Big call?
Big call? ... easiest job ever to hand Steph best surfer of 2018 Trophy. (No arguments there!)
I'll 2nd you Garryh! By far the best surfer to watch as Steph carves her own signature moves.
Bumble Bees spend a lot of time buzzing about never able to swoop like the Queen.
How did the Sport of Surfing get gifted such a fine ambassador? All hail our Queen!
Maybe I spoke a little too soon...to the victor go the spoils!
Newscorp have just jagged the Queen as kayo Spokeswoman!
No mention of deal but she joins the Big Show! Gotta be worth a quid!
Unsure how it fits with WSL/Facebook deal.(see Swellnet tech for this one!)
https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/television/surfing-w…
Steph was nominated for "Gold Coast Sports Star of the Year"
https://www.mygc.com.au/51st-gold-coast-sports-star-of-the-year-crowned-…
Swellnetonians are backing Steph either way...................................................... & the winner is..........& the winner is.........................................................................
oops! [Wrong envelope]...............................................................................................
& the winner is................................................................................................................
https://www.mygc.com.au/gilmore-crowned-gold-coast-sports-star-of-the-ye…
Congratulations Steph! Swellnetonians go crazy...Hip Hip Hooray!
Gold Coast surfers could not be more proud of their new Champion.
Surf City is Party Town.
Is Steph in Qld now for the cyclone swell?
Good call Bnkref...
Steph was representing Australia in Laureus World Sports Awards 19/2/19
(Action Category) Steph/Maya/Gabs vs (Snowboarders > 18y/old Kid won?)
Tough gig...Win 7 World Titles & lose out to grom....Steph was robbed.
Steph thanked GC @ Thursday night GC Sports Awards via Monaco vid.
Parents Jeff & Tracey(Photo)stepped up to collect award on Steph's behalf.
Again Bnkref you're question goes to the top.
#1 'Gold Coast Sports Star' could least out maneuver a GC Airport scrum.
Hang on...roaming footage of superstar cowering thru airport media throng.
[WARNING] Video keeps looping @ 00:05 like forever...(Sorry...My Bad!)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-22/bali-nine-renae-lawrence-arrives…