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Stephanie Gilmour Wins At Snapper Rocks

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Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmour-Sally has reached the second round of the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks. The 36-year-old eight-time world champion defeated Canadian teenager Aaron Brooks to secure the win. This marks Gilmour's first victory on the tour in 2026 following a two-year hiatus. The 38-year-old world champion secured her first-heat win on the World Surf League Tour in 2026 following a two-year hiatus. Other Australian women, Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright, also advanced to the second round. The South Australian government stated it is maintaining contact with live golf following news that the tour lost key funding. Saudi Arabia reportedly withdrew its backing overnight, leaving the tour searching for new funds.

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ABC NewsRadio AU

“Stephanie Gilmour-Sally, Skibbins, Tyler Wright have all made it through to the second round of the Gold Coast Pro. It's Gilmour's first win on the tour in 2026 after returning last month after a two-year hiatus.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“Australia's women's surfers Stephanie Gilmour, Sally Fitzgibbons, Tyler Wright all made it through to the second round of the Gold Coast Pro today.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright have all made it through to the second round of the Gold Coast Pro, it's Gilmore's first heat win on the World Surf League Tour in 2026 after returning last month after a two-year hiatus.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“Australian women's surfers Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright have made it through to the second round of the Gold Coast Pro. It's Gilmore's first heat win on the World Surf League Tour in 2026 after returning last month after a two-year hiatus.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“Stephanie Gilmour, Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright have all made it through to the second round of the Gold Coast Pro. It's Gilmour's first-heat win on the World Surf League Tour in 2026.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“38-year-old eight-time world champion beat Canadian teenager Aaron Brooks at Snapper Rocks. The South Australian government says it's staying in contact with live golf amid news the tour has lost its key funding.”

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