Tyler Wright Claims Maiden WSL World Title

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Australian Tyler Wright, 22, has claimed the 2016 World Surf League (WSL) Women’s Title today, besting remaining challenger Californian Courtney Conlogue, 24, at the Roxy Pro France.

An elite tour competitor since 2011, Wright’s clinching of her maiden world surfing crown today comes after an emotional year with her family. 
 

Photo by WSL / Cestari

“A lot has gone into this, a lot of hours and a lot of moments,” said Wright. “There are a lot of reasons why I set out the win this World Title this year and a lot of reasons that I did not mention to the public. Last year was such a hectic year and even this year. I lost an uncle and this was the last event that he ever saw me compete in. A lot of emotional moments, but pretty much from that moment I promised him that I would win a World Title and I did. So many things happened this year. Owen and my family and my mom, and I just love them so much!”

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TYLER WRIGHT 2016 SAMSUNG GALAXY WSL CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR RESULTS:

Roxy Pro Gold Coast: WINNER
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: 5th
Drug Aware Margaret River Pro: WINNER
Oi Women’s Rio Pro: WINNER
Fiji Women’s Pro: 13th
Vans US Open of Surfing: 3rd
Swatch Women’s Pro: WINNER
Cascais Women’s Pro: 2nd
Roxy Pro France: 2nd
Maui Women’s Pro: WINNER

TYLER WRIGHT CAREER RANKINGS:
2016: 1st
2015: 5th
2014: 2nd
2013: 2nd
2012: 4th
2011: 4th

For more information, check out WorldSurfLeague.com.