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Isabella Nichols Wins Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, Securing Career-Defining Victory

The 27-year-old Australian defeated Luana Silva in the final, marking her first victory at the iconic event and a major milestone in her competitive journey.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Surfing - Men's Gold Medal Match - Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia - August 05, 2024. Jack Robinson of Australia in action. Ben Thouard/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Overview

  • Isabella Nichols triumphed over Brazil's Luana Silva in the women’s final with a score of 16.26 to 12.67, claiming her first Bells Beach title.
  • Nichols defeated two-time world champion Tyler Wright in the semi-finals with a decisive 10.67-2.50 victory to reach the final.
  • This marks Nichols’ second Championship Tour win, her first since the 2022 Margaret River Pro, and a significant rebound after a runner-up finish in El Salvador earlier this month.
  • On the men’s side, Jack Robinson secured the title with a late 7.17-point wave, narrowly defeating Japan’s Kanoa Igarashi 14.67-14.33 in the final.
  • Australian wildcard Morgan Cibilic reached the men’s semi-finals but fell to Igarashi in a low-scoring heat, ending a remarkable run at the event.