ASP Women’s World Tour Stop No. 6 of 7, Gidget Pro Oahu/Hawaii, Saturday, November 28, 2009

Stephanie Gilmore Claims Third Consecutive ASP Womens World Title at Sunset

Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 21, your three-time ASP Womens World Champion!

Credit: ASP/ CI/ SCHOLTZ via GETTY IMAGES

21 Year old Australian Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), claimed her third consecutive Association of Surfing ProfessionalWomens 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 (mens or womens).

Its surreal to win for a third time, Gilmore said. Its 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 dont even know what to think about it. I just want to thank everyone for the support that Ive had throughout the whole year.

I didnt even know it was happening, Gilmore said. I 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.

Stephanies performancecemented her position as the most dominant female surfer in the world.

Im starting to feel more comfortable on the Womens World Tour and go into events differently, Gilmore said. You get to know the breaks and its still my third year and I love traveling and competing and its such a special thing to get paid to do. Im 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, Im looking forward to having good heats and good waves.

Highlights from the event are available at www.triplecrownofsurfing.com