Aussie surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore has claimed a record-breaking 8th world title, making her the undisputed GOAT of women’s surfing. Gilmore surpassed fellow Aussie Layne Beachley’s record of 7 world titles after winning 5 straight heats at the Rip Curl World Surf League Championship in California to defeat reigning world champion Carissa Moore. The 2 women have mutual respect for one another with Gilmore praising Moore’s performance. “I’m so honoured to surf against her in this final. And… oh my goodness, I’m so dead,” the Aussie said.Gilmore is now hot on the heels of men’s surfing GOAT Kelly Slater, who holds 11 world titles.

And while we’re talking sport… Poland’s world #1 Iga Świątek won the US Open women’s singles title in straight sets over Tunisian Ons Jabour yesterday morning. And there was a win for Australia’s mixed doubles combo of Storm Sanders and John Peers. From 6am this morning our time, Norway’s Casper Rudd is playing 19yo Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles finals.