wsl finals Archives - New Zealand Surf Journal

Filipe Toledo Wins Maiden World Title

Derek MorrisonSep 10, 2022November 29, 20220

Brazil’s Filipe Toledo has finally realised his dream of winning a World Title when he defeated fellow Brazilian Italo Ferreira in the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lower Trestles, California this week. Twenty-seven-year-old Toledo has spent the previous nine years of his career battling with the world’s best surfers....

Stephanie Gilmore Becomes The Greatest Ever

Derek MorrisonSep 10, 2022November 29, 20220

Australia’s Stephanie Gilmore has become the winningest female surfer ever when she won the 2022 World Title in four-to-six foot conditions at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California this week. The historic day marked Gilmore’s eighth World Title, making her the winningest women’s surfer in the sport. Domination and determination...