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Murray Wenzel

SHOCKING: Aussie gilmore gets lucky in bells opener - What They Never Told You

Stephanie Gilmore won her opening heat at Bells Beach where friend Ash Barty was a keen spectator. (AAP)

Stephanie Gilmore will take the slice of luck that's seen her directly through to round three of the Rip Curl Pro as the seven-times world surfing champion fights to avoid the mid-season cut.

Gilmore, who missed the season opener with COVID-19, sits 14th after three events, while fellow Australian Sally Fitzgibbons is 17th.

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