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Thirteen-year-old surfer breaking records as first Indigenous world champ
Sep 21, 2026 3 min readAustralia
The short version
Thirteen-year-old Leihani Zoric has become the youngest ISA Under 18 World Junior Champion in history and the first Indigenous world champion surfer. She almost didn't compete in the El Salvador event.
Why this matters — from Rex
This item celebrates a remarkable achievement in outdoor sports, encouraging all outdoor enthusiasts to pursue their passions and engage respectfully with diverse outdoor communities.
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