Gabriela Bryan’s remarkable journey to her first World League title reached a climax when she shared a wave with a pod of dolphins at the Margaret River Pro. The 22-year-old’s awe was evident as she described the experience: “I was just wow! That wave was sent to me by someone, the dolphins in it. It was magical.”
Bryan’s victory catapulted her to the top, granting her a fifth-place ranking globally. The moment was captured on replay, revealing her quick reflexes in avoiding collision with the dolphins.
On the men’s side, Aussie Jack Robinson secured a second WSL triumph of the season, overcoming John John Florence in the final. Robinson’s success earned him second place in the world rankings at the season’s midpoint.
In contrast, Australian veteran Sally Fitzgibbons faced disappointment after a narrow quarter-final loss, missing the mid-season cut for the third consecutive year. Despite the setback, Fitzgibbons’ spirit remained high as she interacted with young fans, gifting her jersey and leg rope as keepsakes.
