A major gap has been bridged between the paychecks of men and women on the ASP World Tour. The inaugural Havaianas Beachley Classic went off during the past couple of days in Coolangatta, Australia.
The "Beachley" in the name of the contest is none other than Layne Beachley, multiple women's world championship and the force behind the richest women's surfing event in history.
Stephanie Gilmore won the event over Beachley, earning U.S. $20,000. In taking second, Layne moved into the lead on the Women's WCT with just two events remaining (both in Hawaii).
Can Layne Beachley win another world title? We'll know by late December when the women visit Honolua Bay on Maui for the Billabong Pro.
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