“Surfed Her Brains Out”: 28-Year-Old’s Brilliant Win Over 2022 Pipeline Masters Winner Leaves Surfing World in Frenzy

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In South Africa awaited the best right-hander on Earth - the pointbreak is a blank canvas. Two women - Santa Barbara pro surfer Lakey Peterson and Australian Molly Picklum fought hard to give themselves a shot at the top 5 in WSL CT. In the end, it was Lakey Peterson who won the Corona Open J-Bay event. [{ "selector": ".rlqnm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".jmxrw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-118px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".lluqp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 310px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Lakey Peterson's WSL Championship Tour victory

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It is Lakey Peterson's first WSL Championship Tour victory since 2019 and fifth of her career. How did she win?

Lakey Peterson ends the drought

Peterson had been runner- up twice at J-Bay in the past but the third time was the charm for the 28-year old. Lakey sealed the victory with an 8.5 stunning ride in the final heat, leaving the surfing world awe-struck.

The surfing world reacts to Peterson v Picklum

Impressed by Peterson's incredible rides, one user commented, "LP surfed her brains out all event. She deserves this win!". Another wrote: "powerful surf!"

Both the surfers battled hard, so, one wrote it is reminiscent of "Slater and Seth Moniz". Another wrote: "Glad to see you both in the finals!". Despite losing, Molly also did just enough to make it top 5.

“Sleeping in a Bus Station”: Afro-Brazilian Surfer Narrates Her Unthinkable Struggles as an Outsider in the Sport

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