Phyllis O'Donnell
Phyllis O'Donnell is an Australian surfer who became the first Women's World Surfing Champion. O'Donnell won the championship in 1964 at the age of 27. [1]At the time of her championship, surfing was dominated by men and her championship was regarded as a step forward for women's recognition in the sport. [2]
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- Surf's Up: The Girl's Guide to Surfing by Louise Southerden, Random House, 2005, ISBN 978-0-345-47661-6.
- ^ Southerden, op. cit. p 11
- ^ Southerden, op. cit. p 12
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