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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Chelsea Ritschel

Fans applaud surfer Kelly Slater after he wins tournament days before 50th birthday: ‘GOAT of all sports legends’

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Surfer Kelly Slater is being praised as the “greatest of all time” after winning the Billabong Pro Pipeline just days before his 50th birthday.

On Saturday, Slater, who turns 50 on 11 February, marked his eighth Pipe Masters win when he won the title in Hawaii against 24-year-old competitor Seth Moniz, whose father previously competed against the surfing legend.

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