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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Andrea Thompson

Meet the pro surfers changing the tide for women in sport

Roxy Pro surfers Izzi Gomez, Malu Kinimaka and Suelen Naraisa

From thin eyebrows to butterfly clips, the ’90s and ’00s are having a moment. So it’s fitting that the star of our Summer Special this May is noughties legend and ultimate surfer-girl sensation, Kate Bosworth, who has collaborated on a new swimwear collection with leading surf brand Roxy.

Through her breakout role in Blue Crush, Bosworth captured a moment in time that shaped pop culture and inspired a generation of women and girls to surf. But while Bosworth’s character, Annie, was riding the Pipeline 20 years ago, the opportunity for female athletes to compete lagged way behind in real life. In fact, it only became possible for women to enter the Pipeline competition a year ago. Yes, really. 

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