Molly Picklum Wins Portugal Pro To Claim Surfing Tour Lead
Published 3h ago · Tournament
Affects Portugal and Australia · Covered in 2 countries
Molly Picklum secured her first victory of the season in Portugal, moving to the top of the WSL standings.
Australian surfer Molly Picklum won the Portugal Pro during Friday's competition in powerful tubes. The victory marks her first win of the season and moves her to the top of the women's world rankings. Only two events remain on the professional surfing tour.
- The runner-upCaitlin Simmers lost the women's final to Picklum.
- The men's winnerGriffin Colapinto defeated Gabriel Medina in the men's division with a near-perfect barrel.
- The remaining scheduleThe world tour has two events left before concluding the season.
Why it matters
Professional surfing events take place across the globe with competitors earning points toward the world title. Late-season victories carry heavy weight as rankings tighten toward the tour's conclusion.
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Molly Picklum won the women's division at the Portugal Pro event to take the lead in the world surfing rankings.
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- The GuardianMolly Picklum claims lead in WSL title race with ‘dream’ win in Portugal2h ago · open ↗
- CNASurfing-Reigning champion Picklum takes first win of the season in Portugal tubefest3h ago · open ↗
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