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Stephanie Gilmore's 7th WSL World Title and a Wave of Attention that is Bigger than the Men's

Stephanie Gilmore's 7th WSL World Title and a Wave of Attention that is Bigger than the Men's

Three months after announcing equal pay for men and women, the World Surf League celebrates Stephanie Gilmore’s 7th World Title.
Brooke Hess Dec 5, 2018
Maya Gabeira: The First Female Big Wave Surfer Recognized with the World Record

Maya Gabeira: The First Female Big Wave Surfer Recognized with the World Record

This Brazilian surfer has just become the first female surfer to be recognized by Guinness World Records for a biggest wave surfed
Brooke Hess Oct 8, 2018
An Introduction to Olympic Surfing, with New Zealand's Paige Hareb

An Introduction to Olympic Surfing, with New Zealand's Paige Hareb

Learn about surfing's induction into the Olympics, and how New Zealand's top surfer, Paige Hareb, is preparing for the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
Brooke Hess Sep 7, 2018
World Surf League Announces Equal Pay for Male and Female Athletes in 2019

World Surf League Announces Equal Pay for Male and Female Athletes in 2019

The WSL is setting the standard for gender equality not only in surfing, but for sport in general.
Brooke Hess Sep 7, 2018
Johanne Defay: Surfer No. 5

Johanne Defay: Surfer No. 5

A surfing star from a young age, Johanne had to make some tough life decisions when her main sponsor dropped her. Now ranked No. 5 in the world, she's making a steady comeback, despite the brands that think she's too athletic for a bikini. Story by
Supriya Vohra May 17, 2018

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