| Seven world titles in thirty well-lived years, Stephanie Gilmore’s reign burns brightly in the surf pantheon.
Hailing from the wave-infested coast of northern New South Wales, Australia, she claimed her first world title in her rookie year, in 2007. She was 19. Her swooping carves off the top oozed style and panache. Her vibrant smile and flowing long blond hair lit up podiums as she clutched yet another first place trophy. Smart, thoughtful, and articulate, she elevated the profile of women’s pro surfing to unprecedented heights, smashed gender distinctions, and earned a reputation as "the most stylish surfer in the world, period." |
