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Carissa Moore becomes first surfer to win Olympic and world titles in same year

Carissa Moore became the first woman to win Olympic surfing gold in the sport’s debut on July 27, and she is now the first surfer of either gender to win both the Olympic and world titles in the same year.

The 29-year-old surfing hall of famer won the World Surf League world title on Tuesday at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California.

This is Moore’s fifth world title, adding to her 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2019 victories. In 2019 she became the first Hawaiian to win four world titles and is now the first non-Australian woman to win five.