At 52, and flirting with but not committing to retirement, 11-time world champ Slater was given a wildcard ... was the best performed of the Aussie women in Hawaii, smashing her way to a dominant ...

However, it is noteworthy that in September 2023, news emerged about Kelly Slater undergoing surgery. This revelation came through an Instagram post that initially focused on the Women’s WSL Finals.

There aren’t many 52-year-olds still getting it done at the top level, but when it comes to surfing and Hawaii, Kelly Slater is an exception.