Stephanie Gilmore
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Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them
Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.
- Dan Walsh
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Stephanie Gilmore is back and chasing her ninth world title, against rivals half her age
The most successful female surfer in history will be 38 when she returns to a very different championship tour and surfing world order.
- Dan Walsh
Gilmore announces pro surfing comeback
Eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore is set to make a stunning return to the world tour next year.
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‘In honour of her’: Ewing wins Rip Curl Pro 40 years after his mum; Wright defends women’s title
Australians Ethan Ewing and Tyler Wright have claimed the men’s and women’s Rip Curl Pro, respectively. Wright took her second title, while Ewing claimed his first trophy 40 years after his late mother celebrated success at Bells Beach.
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‘Virtually impossible’: How Gilmore defied logic to claim eighth world title and GOAT crown
Stephanie Gilmore herself said this couldn’t be done. Then she went out and did it, claiming a record-breaking world title in stunning circumstances.
- Dan Walsh
‘You lose a bit of sleep’: 12-foot monsters await as women return to Teahupo’o
Stephanie Gilmore is leading the women’s WSL tour’s return to the world’s most dangerous wave. Double-overhead conditions forecast at the break known as “the place of skulls”.
- Dan Walsh
‘We’ve lost the art of just being human’
Mindset coach to the stars Ben Crowe opens up on what motivates and drives his clients (and friends) who include Ash Barty, Dustin Martin and Dylan Alcott.
Ash, Dylan, Dusty: Mindset coach Ben Crowe explains how he makes our best better
He’s helped Ash Barty, Dylan Alcott and the Richmond Tigers rediscover their mojo – and right now, Ben Crowe’s rebooting his own. Here’s how he does it.
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Gilmore to surf for her world tour survival in cut-throat Bells Beach finals
Aussie superstar Stephanie Gilmore says she’ll be riding for her spot on the World Surf Tour when she meets Hawaiian rival Carissa Moore in the quarter-finals at Bells Beach.
- Damien Ractliffe
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