After she started her Championship Tour career with three straight runner-up finishes to the World Title, it seemed inevitable that Sally Fitzgibbons would eventually get over the hump. But the competition only got tougher as a new breed of top performers arrived, and Sally began to slide down the ladder.
| 2017 Season | Career | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Heat Score | 13.17 | 13.54 |
| Heat win rate | 65% | 63% |
| Heats won | 26 | 365 |
| Heats surfed | 40 | 579 |
In 2016 she endured her worst year yet, finishing 8th on the Jeep Leaderboard. But those in the know noticed her rebuilding a foundation midway through last year. Fitzgibbons decided she was far from done and doubled down.
| Average Heat Score | |
|---|---|
| Sally Fitzgibbons | 13.37 |
| Everyone | 12.19 |
The effort has paid off. She’s heading into Maui as the Jeep Leader with a goal that couldn’t be clearer. Fitzgibbons is one win away from achieving her lifetime goal. She’s got huge foes in front of her, but she’s ready for the challenge.
Sally's competitive flame has been rekindled this year, putting her right back into this year's World Title race.
The Jeep Leader advanced to the Semifinals after surviving back-to-back tough matchups, but her lead is in danger.