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Indigeneous influencer

Indigenous Influencer Aunty C Highlights Kelly Slater’s Grace in Latest Emotional Appeal

“The duo we need but don’t deserve.”

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater cries

Breaking: Kelly Slater, 54, to come out of retirement for 28th consecutive year! 

Given Kelly Slater waltzed through the pack three years ago, rimming Backdoor for nines to win an unlikely 56th grand slam, what chance do you give that he dominates the Shootout? 

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater at Austin Surf Club

Kelly Slater Offers Secret ‘Hack’ to West African Surfer for $50,000-a-Day Austin Wavepool

"There's a kid from back home in Western Africa who asked me if he could try it one day. I told him the prices. He thinks white people are crazy now."

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater and Twitch streamer Destiny

“Devoid of human commentary” Kelly Slater launches tirade at Twitch streamer Steven “Destiny” Bonnell

"I’ll never understand people who enjoy trying to enrage others or what it benefits them."

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater at King Island

For sale: 500 acres of beachfront land fronting wave made famous by Kelly Slater for $US1million 

"Positioned near one of the world's most iconic surf breaks — revered by champions like Kelly Slater."

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater shares shocking health update.

Kelly Slater, 53, shares shocking health update following full-body MRI scan

“These scans are especially important for people in their 50's and beyond," says Kelly Slater.

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater calls Mike Stewart "the greatest" after Shark Island Challenge win.

Kelly Slater joins chorus of praise as 62-year-old Mike Stewart wins Shark Island Challenge

"Mythical stuff."

By Derek Rielly

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Italo Ferreira slaps Kelly Slater.

Olympic gold medallist Italo Ferreira delivers ultimate slap to greatest-ever Kelly Slater

Mick Fanning and Andy Irons better than Kelly Slater says Olympic champ.

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater, eliminated, day one, Lexus Trestles Pro

53-year-old Kelly Slater reveals “struggles” after elimination on first day of Lexus Trestles Pro

"I was not really in my mind."

By Derek Rielly

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Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder delivers soliloquy to Shane Herring.

Pearl Jam celebrates dead surf icon Shane Herring at Nashville concert, “You may never have heard of him”

"Kelly Slater called me and he was pretty upset and I just figured I could introduce you."

By Derek Rielly

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“I was suicidal” Kelly Slater reveals his life’s darkest hour in brave new interview

"I need you to come over right now," Slater told best pal Benji Weatherley.

By Derek Rielly

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Bill Murray and Kelly Slater

Bill Murray delivers living eulogy to greatest surfer of all time Kelly Slater

"They said you were too soft! Too pretty! Too scared! And they were…wrong …about… that, too. And they are truly sorry!"

By Derek Rielly

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Aunty C and Kelly Slater

Indigenous Australian woman’s love letter to Kelly Slater goes viral!

From the heart!

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater wins Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award.

Kelly Slater joins Pele and Tom Brady as recipient of rare lifetime achievement award at the “Oscars of sports”

Simone Biles, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz thrill to sight of Kelly Slater being inducted into the pantheon of sport's greats.

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater weeps in the shower in the arms of big bro Sean after losing the world title to Andy Irons in 2003.

Behind the scenes of the Pipeline showdown that broke Kelly Slater

“Before I go in the water I make sure I’m ok with losing.”

By Derek Rielly

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Kelly Slater gets wildcard to WSL Finals Day.

WSL gifts Kelly Slater wildcard for Cloudbreak Finals Day!

“I’ve had my time, you know, but if they’re giving me one more shot to surf that place with everything on the line, I’m not saying no.”

By Derek Rielly

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