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Gilmore claims record eighth surf title

Stephanie Gilmore's record-breaking eighth world title was destiny - with even a cherry tomato telling her she would produce a giant-killing run in the WSL Finals.

The Australian surfing star made history on Thursday at California's Lower Trestles break, beating world No.1 and five-time world champion Carissa Moore in the title decider.

Gilmore was in tears as she hugged Moore immediately after winning her eighth world title, one more than compatriot Layne Beachley.

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