Picklum reaches WSL final in Portugal with yellow jersey in reach

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 23 Oct, 01:03 · Archive

Reigning world champion Molly Picklum reached the final of a World Surf League event in Portugal and can take the season-leader's yellow jersey.

Reigning world surfing champion Molly Picklum reached her first final at a World Surf League event in Peniche, Portugal, after defeating American Lakey Peterson in the semi-final on Thursday. The Australian must have worked hard in difficult conditions at the famed Supertubos break, where the pair tried to find barrels but had to use turns to build their scores when the ocean did not produce anything better.

Picklum has stated her goal to win at Supertubos. If she succeeds, she can take the season-leader's yellow jersey from Hawaiian Carissa Moore and wear it going to the Philippines. She will face American Caitlin Simmers in the final. Simmers beat Hawaii's Bettylou Sakura Johnson in her semi-final in slow conditions.

Picklum said of her semi-final victory: 'I'm learning that you don't have to be perfect, and a win is a win.' She described the tricky conditions as challenging and said she was happy to execute a score that put her in a better position. This week she also ended Canadian teenage competitor Erin Brooks' 15-heat unbeaten streak.

Picklum reaches WSL final in Portugal with yellow jersey in reach — Image: Perth Now

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Yellow jersey in sight as Picklum powers into finalMolly Picklum has battled her way into the final of the WSL event in Portugal, with her sights set firmly on claiming the rankings leader's yellow jersey.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 00:41
Yellow jersey in sight as Picklum powers into finalMolly Picklum has battled her way into the final of the WSL event in Portugal, with her sights set firmly on claiming the rankings leader's yellow jersey.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 00:40
Yellow jersey in sight as Picklum powers into finalMolly Picklum has battled her way into the final of the WSL event in Portugal, with her sights set firmly on claiming the rankings leader's yellow jersey.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 00:40

In this story: Molly Picklum · Lakey Peterson · Caitlin Simmers · Carissa Moore · Bettylou Sakura Johnson · Erin Brooks · World Surf League · Peniche

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