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sonia Flagler Beach's Frieda Zamba won four world titles in the 1980s, establishing Florida as a powerhouse for women's surfing.
Which Florida-raised surfer won the Olympic gold medal in surfing at the 2024 Paris Games?
How many world surfing titles did Flagler Beach native Frieda Zamba win in the 1980s?
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Tiny waves crash, / champions flash, / Florida owns the crown!
sonia Melbourne Beach native Caroline Marks became the youngest surfer to qualify for the Championship Tour and won Olympic gold.
Youngest and oldest: Kelly Slater holds the records for both the youngest world surfing champion at age 20 and the oldest at age 39.
Which famous 4-time world champion female surfer from Ormond Beach, Florida, dominated the 1990s?
At what age did Melbourne Beach native Caroline Marks qualify for the women's Championship Tour?
A young individual who participates in surfing or other extreme board sports. Cocoa Beach native Kelly Slater began surfing as a young grommet before winning eleven world titles.