October 14, 2008 - Aussie Tyler Wright, 14, has become the youngest ever winner of an event on the women’s world surfing tour, defeating fellow finalist Silvana Lima, 23, at the Beachley Classic at Manly Beach.
The New South Wales eighth grader edged into the lead seven minutes from the end of the final with a score of 6.47.
Wright, who gained entry into the Beachley Classic after her impressive win at the Oakley Trials last week, defeated reigning ASP Women’s World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, Jacqueline Silva (BRA), 29, and Amee Donohoe (AUS), 27, en route to her Finals berth with Lima.
“This is easily the best day of my life,” Wright told ASP. “I’m so stoked. I don’t really have the words to describe it. I knew Silvana (Lima) would be dangerous out there so I just did my best to stick to my game plan and get waves.”
The teen won $US20,000, the biggest prize on the women’s tour.
Another 14-year old phenom, Hawaiian Malia Manuel, won the U.S. Open of Surfing in July after defeating such pros as Sofia Mulanovich and Sally Fitzgibbons.
Watch out ladies. These groms are on a tear.
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