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Molly Picklum Wins First World Surfing Title in Fiji

9/2/2025

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Molly Picklum secured her first world surfing title at Fiji's Cloudbreak, defeating Caroline Marks in a sudden-death final.
She scored 16.93 in the decisive heat, becoming the first Australian woman champion since 2022.
Picklum celebrated with her boyfriend, expressing disbelief and gratitude while draped in the Australian flag.
Brazilian Yago Dora also won his first title, defeating Griffin Colapinto.

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Molly Picklum secured her first world surfing title at Fiji's Cloudbreak, defeating Caroline Marks in a sudden-death final.
She scored 16.93 in the decisive heat, becoming the first Australian woman champion since 2022.
Picklum celebrated with her boyfriend, expressing disbelief and gratitude while draped in the Australian flag.
Brazilian Yago Dora also won his first title, defeating Griffin Colapinto.