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By far, the most underrated women in sports have been women in surfing. Even in terms of sex appeal, the tall blonde surfer image traditionally conjures up youthful Californian men. However, there are plenty of women serving the sport well, who embody the sexy surfer image while commanding the waves.
Sexy, confident, and willing to take on the heaviest waves, modern-day surfers do a whole lot more than look good in a wetsuit. We created this list of surfers, hoping to demonstrate a bevy of beautiful women who represent the most fearless among us.
These surfers keep us engaged, as they prove their skill with every competition. If you haven't been "into" surfing before, you may want to consider learning a thing or two, to keep these athletes in your purview.
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An Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time world champion, Moore championed power surfing for women and became one of the most recognizable faces in the sport.
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With eight world titles, Aussie surfer Gilmore brought elegance, style, and longevity to competitive surfing.
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A prodigy turned champion, Marks represents the new era of women’s surfing. This popular surfing star is an actual champion and an Olympic Gold Medalist!
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Known for her aerial skills and athletic build, Peterson helped to popularize the sport, and push women’s surfing into a more progressive direction.
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A star that shattered expectations, Gabeira became synonymous with charging massive waves that were once considered off-limits to women.
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France’s big-wave standout, Dupont has repeatedly conquered Nazaré, proving female surfers can handle the most daunting of conditions.
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A pioneer in big-wave competition, Alms helped legitimize women charging the heaviest surf on the planet — and doing it with undeniable presence.
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After surviving a shark attack and losing an arm, Hamilton returned to elite surfing, becoming one of the most inspiring women in the sport.
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One of the first women to charge waves like Jaws alongside men@ Kennelly changed how female surfers were perceived in the growing sport.
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A longtime tour staple, Fitzgibbons combined fitness with global appeal, helping turn women’s surfing into a mainstream sport worldwide.
We hope we've delivered you a list of athletes worth keeping up with. Is the future of surfing for women? We sure think so. These women in surfing belong in every lineup, from perfect point breaks to the wildest waves on earth.
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