Missed the wedding but won Bells: Australian surfer Isabella Nichols finally gets her fairytale
theguardian.comPublished: 4/27/2025
Summary
Isabella Nichols secured a historic victory at Bells Beach, winning 16.26-12.67 in her women's final with a standout performance that marked a significant milestone for her and Australia on theCT. The 27-year-old surfer, now a part of the elite tour after just making it back to competition this year, said her journey to this moment had been a long process. Meanwhile, Jack Robinson made history as Australia's first double-surfer at the event, triumphing in the final against Japan’s Kanoa Igarashi with a thrilling finish.