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Today in SA sport history: November 20
20 November 2024 - 04:30
1971 — Unknown surfer Gavin Rudolph wins the Smirnoff Pro-Am at North Shore in Hawaii, regarded as the sport’s world championship. Just 18 at the time, Rudolph said his victory was aided by second-placed Bill Hamilton agreeing to him catching a wave that went big and allowed him to score well. Rudolph won $2,500 for his efforts, the biggest purse the sport had seen at the time...
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