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Tuach 6th in world

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CHELSEA TUACH continues to create surfing history for Barbados on the international circuit.

Competing at the World Surf League’s Women’s Qualification Series in Australia, Tuach reached the semi-finals and placed a commendable third out of 72 competitors in the prestigious Burton’s Automotive Women’s Classic.

This latest podium finish has catapulted Tuach to sixth in the world, the highest ranking ever by a Barbadian surfer at this level of competition.

Surfing with passion and commitment and showcasing her powerful, fluid style, Tuach won all of her heats going into the semi-final round with scores in the good to excellent range. (EZS/PR)

Please read the full story in today’s Sunday Sun, or in the eNATION edition.

 

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