Fitzgibbons honours Mark Lane with Fiji Pro victory
Sally Fitzgibbons defeated Steph Gilmore 9.97 to 8.37 at the Fiji Pro and dedicated her victory to Mark Lane, former Surfing Australia chief who died this week.
Why it mattersGilmore's comeback continues to falter despite a stellar legacy, while the next generation of Australian surfers demonstrates growing strength in the sport.
AustraliaAustralian surfing fans watching Gilmore's difficult return see the competitive landscape shifting toward younger athletes at world championship level.
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