Australian surfer breaks record

Share to Google Classroom

Australian surfer Laura Enever, 31, has made history by breaking the record for the largest paddle-in wave surfed by a woman.

On January 22, she surfed a massive 43.6-foot (13.3-meter) wave at Outer Reef on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, setting a new Guinness World Record.

Enever described the wave as “a gift” and highlighted the perfect spot she found in the lineup.

The previous record was surpassed by just a foot. Enever shared her experience, noting that she felt the wave pick her up, and when she looked down the face, she realized it was a significant challenge.

LEAVE A COMMENT
Give us your views on this article.
RECALL QUESTIONS
A variety of comprehension questions based on this article.
THINKING QUESTIONS
A selection of more detailed questions to show your understanding.
WORKSHEETS
A range of learning activities to complete once you have finished reading this article. 

1
Over 100,000 people are expected to visit Fieldays this week...
1
Olivia Vinson broke the world record for the most pull-ups...
1
A team of British scientists has built what they call...
1
A wild elephant named Plai Biang Lek walked into a...

World & National News

1
Apple showed a fresh new look for its iPhone software...
1
New Zealanders are getting creative as butter prices have jumped...
1
Ed the zebra, a pet who captured hearts and headlines...
1
Early Wednesday morning, the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Canberra...
1
U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, once close...