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Molly Picklum wins first world surfing title with dominant display at WSL Finals

Molly Picklum joined the pantheon of Australian surfing champions after winning her first world title with an imperious display at the season ending WSL Finals in Fiji

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025

Surfing's GOAT tips Robinson for Cloudbreak glory

The World Surf League finals are set to begin on Tuesday at Fiji's Cloudbreak, with the great Kelly Slater tipping Jack Robinson to start with a bang.

AAP · Sep 1, 2025

Australian surfer loves his Zen as world titles loom

Fatherhood is providing fresh perspective for the Australian in the men's field at the World Surf League world title decider in Fiji.

AAP · Aug 29, 2025

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'Spanner in the works': surf star researching new venue

The World Surf League finals in Fiji could switch to a different - less familiar - break, prompting competitors to do their homework.

AAP · Aug 28, 2025

Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Owen Wright made World Surf League history with two perfect heats to win at Cloudbreak, and thinks Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson can also leave their mark.

AAP · Aug 27, 2025

Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend

Molly Picklum says Australia deserves another world champion as she looks to follow surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore, with the title going on the line in Fiji.

AAP · Aug 25, 2025

Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double

Jack Robinson shot from seventh to fourth and into the WSL finals after winning the Tahiti Pro, shortly after Molly Picklum claimed the women's crown.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

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Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Australian Molly Picklum stared down a pumping Teahupo'o and came out the other side to sit one win away from a maiden world surfing title.

AAP · Aug 9, 2025

'Psycho mode' surf awaits world No.1 and 12-year-old

Australian world No.1 surfer Molly Picklum says 12-year-old local Kelia Gallina is ready to make history at the Tahiti Pro.

AAP · Aug 7, 2025

Kelia Mehani Gallina: the 12-year-old girl staring down monster waves at Teahupo’o

The young Tahiti surfer will become the WSL’s youngest competitor when she takes on the fearsome break she can see from her family home

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025

Revamped surf league to launch on Australian shores

World Surf League is to update its format for 2026, the 50th anniversary season of pro surfing, with more women, an enhanced finale - and an Australian start.

AAP · Jul 28, 2025

Hesitant Picklum misses chance of World Surf League win

Molly Picklum has missed out on another World Surf League crown in South Africa, but Australian-born Japanese surfer Connor O'Leary took out the men's event.

AAP · Jul 18, 2025

Wright rallies as Aussie surfers advance at J-Bay

Three Australian women are through to the quarter-finals of the WSL event in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, with two Aussies in the men's round of 16.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

Aussie Picklum stamps ticket to WSL's final five

A dominant first-round win in South Africa has assured Australia's series leader Molly Picklum a spot in the season-ending, five-woman World Surf League final.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

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AAP · Jul 10, 2025

High stakes in J-Bay as World Surf League Finals loom

Molly Picklum will wear the rankings leader's yellow jersey at J-Bay, but a number of Australians need to go deep in South Africa ahead of the WSL Finals.

AAP · Jun 29, 2025

'Scared' Picklum leads the way after victory in Brazil

Australia's Molly Picklum has celebrated going top of the WSL Tour standings in perfect fashion, taking out the Vivo Rio Pro in Brazil.

AAP · Jun 28, 2025

Ewing and Picklum play waiting game for surf glory

Ethan Ewing and Molly Picklum will go for glory on a busy final day of the Vivo Rio Pro after weather conditions wiped out the penultimate day's competition.

AAP · Jun 27, 2025

Picklum in top spot after another World Surf League win

Australian Molly Picklum will wear the yellow jersey as the rankings leader after advancing to the final four of the Rio Pro in Brazil.

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AAP · Jun 25, 2025

Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil

Australian surfer Molly Picklum has a chance to take over the rankings lead when competition finally gets under way in Brazil.

AAP · Jun 24, 2025

Rio Surf Pro on hold with big swell expected midweek

With only two events before the World Surf League Finals, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing need to win their elimination rounds to stay in touch with the top five.

AAP · Jun 22, 2025

Picklum gets golden chance as top surfers tumble

Molly Picklum's strong form has continued with the Australian the world's only top-five surfer to advance to the quarter-finals at the Rio Pro.

AAP · Jun 15, 2025

Near-perfect Picklum pipped but pleased at Trestles

Australian Molly Picklum had one of the waves of the season on the way to the Trestles Pro final to solidify a top-five spot in the World Surf League.

AAP · Jun 12, 2025

Air time as Aussie rookie surfer stuns Brazilian great

Jack Robinson, Ethan Ewing and rookie Joel Vaughan are into the quarters at Lower Trestles, while Molly Picklum has made the final four of the WSL competition.

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

Top Australian shines on opening day at Trestles

World No.3 Molly Picklum and fellow Australian surfer Jack Robinson won their round-one heats on the opening day of the Trestles Pro in California.

AAP · May 26, 2025

Fan favourite suffers double blow at Margaret River

Losing her round-of-16 clash at the Margaret River Pro dealt a double blow to Sally Fitzgibbons but another Australian veteran booked a semi-final berth.

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