Gabriel Medina's first title for Brazil redefined expectations, realigned the surf world, and unleashed an era of progression that has dominated the sport for the decade since.
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After four decades, the Rip Curl WSL Finals created a dramatic new format to decide World Champions and forever altered the sport for
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Gabriel Medina's first title for Brazil redefined expectations, realigned the surf world, and unleashed an era of progression that has dominated the sport for the decade since.
After four decades, the Rip Curl WSL Finals created a dramatic new format to decide World Champions and forever altered the sport for
The "Walk of Champions" series celebrates the men and women who have defined the sport of surfing over the past five decades.
Chapter 1 focuses on the most singular figure in surfing history. While Kelly Slater's 11 titles may never be beaten and his extended run
Stephanie Gilmore, Layne Beachley, and Lisa Andersen each dominated their respective eras, but their influence on women's surfing both in