THE ANZAC SPIRIT
SALLY FITZGIBBONS
Sally Fitzgibbons is an Australian Professional surfer who has been competing on the womens elite world tour for 6 years (WSL). In the 2015 Fiji Pro, Fitzgibbons found her self wiping out on a big wave at Cloudbreak during her round 2 heat.
This fall saw her burst her eardrum and she found herself in a lot of pain. She immediately seeked medical treatment when she returned to the boat after her heat (which she won), and was advised not to surf her round 3 heat later that day. Although carrying the Australian spirit, just like the ANZAC soldiers had done throughout WW1, Sally strapped up her head and surfed round 3, not only winning it but achieving a heat total of 17.10 out of a possible 20! Sally then went on to win the entire event! |