Stephanie Gilmore [Surfing Champion]

By: Editor | March 15, 2011 | Ten by Ten

Since she first stood on a bodyboard at the age of 10, Australian pro Stephanie Gilmore’s surfing career has only become more impressive. Entering her first world tour event at age 17, she has won myriad events, including wildcard wins at the 2005 Roxy Pro — Gold Coast as well as the 2006 Havaianas Beachley Classic. Her list of career victories includes wins at events including Rip Curl Pro, Roxy Pro and three world championship titles. With a Rip Curl sponsorship and three out of five wins already on the Women’s Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour, Gilmore’s year has not disappointed.

What’s the greatest piece of advice you’ve ever received (and from whom)?
Never underestimate yourself. I feel like it was given to me indirectly from my wonderful family and friends.

What do you consider your greatest professional success?
Winning world titles and realizing there is so much more out there to dream about and achieve. My destination was never to reach the top and get the trophy. Once it’s in your hands, it’s merely a part of the whole journey.

What do you consider your greatest personal failure?
Not being interested in continuing studies after high school.

Favorite all-time …
Biography: Slash
Novel: Twilight
Album: CBGB’s And the Birth of U.S. Punk
Song: “Alter Ego” by Tame Impala
Film: Where the Wild Things Are or It Might Get Loud
TV Show: Gossip Girl
Invention: surfboard riding
Painter: Ava Warbrick/Owen Schmitt
Photographer: Kassia Meador/Bruce Weber
Clothing designer: Christian Joy
Athlete: Kelly Slater/Maria Sharapova/LeBron James
Architect: John Miller and his Coney Island Thunderbolt roller coaster

What is the strangest number you have programmed into your phone?
No comment.

How would you define love?
Butterflies and timeless thoughts

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why?
I would make the Earth revolve in the opposite direction just to see what may happen.

Describe your perfect day.
Sunrise surf in perfect waves and bikinis — a leisurely day laughing with friends, good fresh food, more surfing, music, cocktails and dancing!

List three things you cannot live without.

Guitars, French desserts and cute boys.

Tell us one thing we don’t know about, but we should.
Peanut better cups taste better when I make them.

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