Picklum ends Brooks' winning streak at Portugal event

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Australian Molly Picklum defeated Canadian teenager Erin Brooks to move second in World Surf League rankings.

Molly Picklum has moved into second place in the World Surf League live rankings after defeating Canadian teenager Erin Brooks at the Supertubos beach at Peniche on Portugal's Atlantic coast. The Australian, 23, scored 6.83 and 4.50 in the quarter-final victory. Brooks, 19, had won 15 successive heats and three straight WSL tour event victories, the first surfer to achieve that streak since Stephanie Gilmore in 2008.

Picklum showed strong technique with power and commitment in her manoeuvres, whilst Brooks struggled to find clean exits on her barrel attempts. Picklum now sits behind Hawaiian Carissa Moore, a five-time world champion, in the live rankings.

Picklum said: 'We all knew coming into the back end of the year, Erin's had a massive run of results the last three events, and every heat is so crucial.' She described the win as having good timing as she looks to build momentum towards the world title. Picklum next faces American Lakey Peterson in the semi-finals.

How it is being reported

• Aussie surf champ brings down Canadian teen tyroMolly Picklum has moved into second place in the World Surf League live rankings after beating Canada's teen sensation Erin Brooks on Portugal's Atlantic coast.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 21:29
• Aussie surf champ brings down Canadian teen tyroMolly Picklum has moved into second place in the World Surf League live rankings after beating Canada's teen sensation Erin Brooks on Portugal's Atlantic coast.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 21:29

In this story: Molly Picklum · Erin Brooks · Carissa Moore · Lakey Peterson · Portugal · World Surf League · Canada

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