Molly Picklum

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Molly Picklum
Personal information
Born (2002-11-26) 26 November 2002 (age 21)
Gosford, New South Wales, Australia
Residence Gosford, New South Wales, Australia
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight136 lb (62 kg)
Surfing career
Best year 2023, 2024 – Ranked #5 WSL CT World Tour
Sponsors Red Bull Surfing, Rip Curl, Visa
Major achievements
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular
Medal record
Women's surfing
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
World Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2024 Arecibo Team


Molly Picklum (born 26 November 2002) is an Australian professional surfer. She competes in the elite (top 16) of the World Surf League. She was born in Gosford, Australia. [1] [2]

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In her second year in WCT tour (2023) she won the event in Sunset Beach (Hawaii) and in 2024 successfully defended her title. She represented Australia in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Surfing results

Victories

WCT Wins
YearEventVenueCountry
2024 Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Sunset Beach, Oahu Flag of Hawaii.svg  Hawaii
2023 Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Sunset Beach, Oahu Flag of Hawaii.svg  Hawaii
WSL Challenger Series Wins
YearEventVenueCountry
2022 Ballito Pro [3] Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa

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References

  1. "Molly Picklum Surfer Bio". World Surf League. February 22, 2024.
  2. https://www.redbull.com/us-en/athlete/molly-picklum
  3. "Rio Waida and Molly Picklum Win Ballito Pro presented by O'Neill". worldsurfleague.com. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.