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\nPictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, your three-time ASP Women\u2019s World Champion! Credit: \u00a9 ASP\/ CI\/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGES<\/p>\n
Gidget Pro Sunset Beach
\nStop No. 6 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women\u2019s World Tour
\nSunset Beach, Oahu\/Hawaii
\nNovember 24 \u2013 8, 2009<\/p>\n
Stephanie Gilmore Claims Third Consecutive ASP Women\u2019s World Title at Sunset<\/p>\n
\nPictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, your three-time ASP Women\u2019s World Champion! Credit: \u00a9 ASP\/ CI\/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGES<\/p>\n
SUNSET BEACH, Oahu\/Hawaii (Saturday, November 28, 2009) \u2013 Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, has claimed her third consecutive ASP Women\u2019s World Title today, making history as the only surfer ever to win the prestigious crown each year they have competed at the elite ASP World Tour level (men\u2019s or women\u2019s).<\/p>\n
The clinching was somewhat unexpected as today\u2019s competition began with six surfers in contention for the 2009 ASP Women\u2019s World Title. With each heat advancement and the narrowing of the field at the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, Event No. 6 of 7 on the 2009 ASP Women\u2019s World Tour, the irrepressible Gilmore navigated her way to her third ASP Dream Tour Title.\u201cIt\u2019s surreal to win for a third time,\u201d Gilmore said. \u201cIt\u2019s amazing! I woke up this morning and knew it was going to be a good day. The waves were building and you sort of get that fuzzy feeling throughout the day. I really don\u2019t even know what to think about it. I just want to thank everyone for the support that I\u2019ve had throughout the whole year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gilmore, who was focused on preparing for the Final at the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, had remained intentionally aloof to the ASP Women\u2019s World Title possibilities on the final day of competition, and was surprised when informed she had clinched the historic crown.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t even know it was happening,\u201d Gilmore said. \u201cI was preparing for the Final and gearing up and then to know I had won, my head was a bit light. To go to Honolua and not have to worry about the title going into the event is just so relaxing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The phenomenal natural-footer would go on to finish 3rd in the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, solidifying another sterling result on this season\u2019s ASP Dream Tour, further cementing her position as the most dominant female surfer in the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m starting to feel more comfortable on the Women\u2019s World Tour and go into events differently,\u201d Gilmore said. \u201cYou get to know the breaks and it\u2019s still my third year and I love traveling and competing and it\u2019s such a special thing to get paid to do. I\u2019m looking forward to next year and seeing different conditions and different waves on tour, I think there might be a couple of new stops, so yeah, I\u2019m looking forward to having good heats and good waves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gilmore\u2019s 2009 ASP Women\u2019s World Tour Results:<\/p>\n
Win at the Roxy Pro Gold Coast
\nRunner-Up at the Rip Curl Women\u2019s Pro Bells Beach
\nRunner-Up at the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic
\nEqual 5th Place Finish at the Rip Curl Pro Search
\nRunner-Up at the Movistar Peru Classic
\n3rd at the Gidget Pro Sunset Beach
\nTBD at the upcoming Billabong Pro Maui <\/p>\n
While the ASP Women\u2019s World Title has already been decided, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (an ASP Specialty Series) rages on with the final event of the year, the Billabong Pro Maui running at Honolua Bay from December 8 \u2013 20, 2009.<\/p>\n
Highlights from the event are available at www.triplecrownofsurfing.com <\/p>\n
For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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