Surfer Spotlight – Page 3 – Locals Only Surf

There are some people in this world who seem to be born for greatness. Sally Fitzgibbons is one of those people. She is a world-class surfer and has inspired others to pursue their dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem. In this blog post, we will take a look at Sally's life and find out what makes her so special. Sally was born in Gerroa, New South Wales, Australia, and started surfing when she was just six years old with her dad and her three older brothers. She quickly developed a love for the sport. Sally has faced many obstacles throughout her career, but she has always persevered. What makes Sally so special is her dedication to her sport and her willingness to inspire others. She is a role model for young girls everywhere, and a true representation of what it means to be a world-class surfer. We can all learn from Sally's example and pursue our dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem. Thank you, Sally, for everything that you have done for the surfing community! Sally's early years didn't consist only of surfing. She ran track, played soccer, footy, and as many sports as she could fit in. She actually won gold medals in the 800m and 1500m at the Youth Olympics in 2007! Sally's Accomplishments Sally Fitzgibbons is an accomplished surfer. She is currently ranked #3 on the World Surf League Women's Championship Tour. She also has a career total of 12 event wins on the World Surf League Women's Championship Tour. When Sally was 17, she won the World Surf League Qualifying Series and was the youngest and fastest to ever qualify for the world tour. Here are some of her #1 Event Results for the Women's Championship Tour: 2011 Nike US Open of Surfing2011 Subaru Pro TSB Bank Women's Surf Festival2011 Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach2012 Billabong Rio Pro2012 Rip Curl Women's Pro Bells Beach2013 Rox Pro France2014 Fiji Women's Pro2014 Rio Women's Pro2015 Fiji Women's Pro2017 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro - Women's2019 Oi Rio Pro2021 Rip Curl Rottnest Search presented by Corona As you can see, she's done really well at Bells Beach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srlOvp5v_bg While her successes on the waves are impressive, Fitzgibbons is also known for her sportsmanship and dedication to her craft. Lessons that Sally Fitzgibbons has learned from her accomplishments include perseverance, discipline, and humility. These lessons have helped to make her into the champion that she is today. What Sally Means To The Surfing Community Sally Fitzgibbons is one of the most successful and popular professional surfers in the world. Originally from Australia, Fitzgibbons has won multiple world championship events and is widely considered to be one of the best surfers of her generation. In addition to her exceptional surfing ability, Fitzgibbons is also known for her dedication to health and fitness, as well as her commitment to giving back to the surfing community. For many people, Fitzgibbons represents the highest levels of success that can be achieved in the sport of surfing. However, she also serves as an example of what is possible if you are willing to work hard and stay focused on your goals. By following her example, we can all learn to set our sights high and achieve our dreams. In 2014, Sally was voted Australia's #1 Most Trusted Sportswoman. That right there tells you just how important Sally is as a role model. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sally Fitzgibbons (@sally_fitz) Sally Fitzgibbons Diet While Sally doesn't have a rigid diet plan, the number 1 diet rule is flexibility. If you think about it, that makes total sense. Traveling around to different countries and cultures means some of her preferred foods might not be available. Her daily nutrition patterns are pretty simple to follow. She says she'll wake up and have a protein bar before her first session and a liter of water to kickstart the system. After the first training session of the day, she'll have a bigger breakfast. It might be poached eggs and a roast veggie salad. Her go-to lunch is a smoothie bowl. These smoothie bowls are usually banana, almond milk or coconut water, with protein isolate power, and then she'll throw on whatever nuts or sees or fruits are available. For dinner, it's a lean protein, like fish, chicken or meat, and a colorful salad. She'll follow that up with a lemon ginger tea to finish the day. She is lactose intolerant and found that out after brainstorming with a nutritionist in her teens. "That was a huge game changer with my overall gut health and feeling," she said. "It was a big thing to get right… get your food tuned in and your body responds better, muscles fire faster, and you can prevent injuries." Sally Fitzgibbons Workout Routine One thing that Sally does is surf... a lot. When the conditions are good, she estimates that she spends up to six hours a day in the water. If you're a surfer, you understand. She says "You're not chasing the watch, you're chasing the feeling." when referring to losing track of time while out surfing. When the conditions aren't great for surfing, she does "land training". This includes cardio and yoga because both flexibility and mobility are super important. You can't be too rigid and muscly out in the water. Photo source: https://www.instagram.com/sally_fitz/ Resistance Training is another big thing. You need to build full squat strength in order to create power in your surfing. She'll include old-school Olympic-style lifts as well as some more modern equipment like resistance bands, medicine balls and Bosu balls. How Old Is Sally Fitzgibbons? Sally Fitzgibbons was born on December 19, 1990. The day of publishing this article was August 10, 2022, which makes Sally 31 years old. Where Is Sally Fitzgibbons From? Sally was born in the town of Gerroa on Australia's New South Wales coast. How Tall Is Sally Fitzgibbons? She is 5'6" tall. Sally's Live Like Sally Book is filled with over 100 recipes with a food and fitness plan. It makes healthier living easier all year round and can be purchased here. Thank you for reading! I hope this blog post has inspired you to pursue your dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem.