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MICHELLE BURN REFLECTS ON WORLD TITLE EIGHT YEARS IN THE MAKING

The South African finally became a World Champion with her commanding victory at the 2021 event in Lanzarote.

South Africa was unable to field a full team due to travel restrictions, but they have again dominated the podium.

She’s spent decades conquering her challenges in the ocean, but Bonnie Hancock’s next adventure defies all belief.

In the midst of Australia’s latest COVID outbreaks and state lockdowns, organisers were faced with no other choice.

The decision doesn’t come as a surprise, but it does come with plenty of disappointment for the nation’s selected athletes.

The event will still offer all of its prize money pool along with its Australian Ocean Racing Series points.

The Australian Ocean Racing series is headed back to the Gold Coast.

It’s no surprise that even in the fight of his life, Oscar Chalupsky isn’t taking a backwards step.

And why the Australian rising star didn’t tell a soul.

While the rest of the world is free to paddle, South African stars lie in wait.

But make no mistake – she isn’t done with paddling just yet.

How Michael Booth harnessed a horror situation to pursue a new passion.