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ASP Women’s World Tour 08
Stephanie Gilmore claims world title in Hawaii
"I knew I had to win the Final to claim the title here at Sunset"
mardi 2 décembre 2008 –
Event No. 7 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Roxy Pro at Sunset Beach proved the most decisive event of year, seeing shock eliminations on the final day before Gilmore soared to victory to claim the 2008 ASP Women’s World Title.
“I had no idea this was going to happen today when I woke up this morning,” Gilmore said. “Sofia (Mulanovich) went down and then Layne (Beachley) went down and I found myself in the Final with a chance to clinch it. It feels unbelievable.”
Lima, one of the form surfers on the final day, led from the outset in the 35-minute Final, posting two solid scores early on to net a 14.16 out of a possible 20. While waves were scarce during the Final, Gilmore found a walling righthander in the dying moments and tore it to pieces to attain an 8.50 out of a possible 10 and walk away with the victory and the 2008 ASP Women’s World Title.
“I knew I had to win the Final to claim the title here at Sunset and when Silvana (Lima) got off to such a solid start, I thought I would have to get a result in Maui,” Gilmore said. “I had a pretty solid score, but still needed a 6-something and there weren’t many waves at all. Then I saw this little lump out the back and I knew it would be good when I was stroking into it. Turned out to be the best wave of the heat and put me over the top.”
Gilmore’s clinching of her second consecutive ASP Women’s World Title makes it two-for-two for the young Australian, who has claimed the prestigious accolade in both years as a member of the ASP Women’s World Tour.
“The second one definitely feels better than the first one,” Gilmore said. “I’m going to savor this one for a while and then readjust my goals for next year. There should be big celebrations on for tonight.”
Today’s runner-up finish marks the third in a row for Lima, and the frustration of the elusive maiden Dream Tour victory was palpable as the Brazilian exited the water.
“This is my third second-place finish in a row and I don’t know why I cannot win,” Lima said. “I don’t know what else I have to do. I feel like I am surfing well, but I just cannot win. Still, a second place is a good result for me and I am happy with my surfing. I am looking forward to Maui.”
The next and final stop on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour will be the Billabong Pro Maui at Honolua Bay from December 8 – 20, 2008.
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ROXY PRO SUNSET FINAL RESULTS
1 – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 15.83
2 – Silvana Lima (PER) 14.16
3 – Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) 9.00
4 – Nicola Atherton (AUS) 6.46
ASP WOMEN’S WORLD TOUR RATINGS : Following Roxy Pro at Sunset Beach
1 – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 6348 points
2 – Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 5233 points
3 – Silvana Lima (BRA) 5138 points
4 – Layne Beachley (AUS) 5006 points
5 – Samantha Cornish (AUS) 3882 points
6 – Amee Donohoe (AUS) 3871 points
7 – Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) 3384 points
8 – Rebecca Woods (AUS) 3320 points
9 – Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 3218 points
10 – Melanie Bartels (HAW) 2904 points
11 – Julia De La Rosa (PER) 2654 points
12 – Megan Abubo (HAW) 2616 points
13 – Nicola Atherton (AUS) 2490 points
14 – Karina Petroni (USA) 2424 points
15 – Rosanne Hodge (ZAF) 2412 points
16 – Serena Brooke (AUS) 2094 points
17 – Melanie Redman-Carr (AUS) 2052 points
18 – Claire Bevilacqua (AUS) 1272 points*
*First replacement on ASP Women’s World Tour
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