How Science Determines Who Surfed The Biggest Wave

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Precise scientific calculations were used to decide which woman surfed the biggest wave of 2020 -- Maya Gabeira or Justine Dupont.

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Monday, July 20, 2020

Women's Best Performance

2020 Women's Best Overall Performance Nominees

2020 Women's Best Overall Performance Nominees: Paige Alms, Justine Dupont, Michaela Fregonese, Maya Gabeira, and Felicity Palmateer.

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Monday, July 20, 2020

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2020 cbdMD Women's XXL Biggest Wave Nominee: Maya Gabeira at Nazaré

2020 cbdMD Women's XXL Biggest Wave Nominee: Maya Gabeira at Nazaré, Portugal on February 11, 2020. Video by Pedro Miranda.

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Sunday, March 1, 2020

Ride of the Year

2020 Ride of the Year Entry: Maya Gabeira at Nazare 2

2020 Ride of the Year Entry: Maya Gabeira at Nazare, Portugal on February 11, 2020. Angle 2. Video by Pedro Miranda.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Ride of the Year

2020 Ride of the Year Entry: Maya Gabeira at Nazaré

2020 Ride of the Year Entry: Maya Gabeira at Nazaré, Portugal on February 11, 2020. Video by WSL Video Team.

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