Layne Beachley, 45
May 18, 2018
4 minutes
As told to TODD PRODANOVICH
Photo by
TED GRAMBEAU
When you know who you are, external pressures, judgments and projected opinions don’t seem to matter as much.
Surfing is a unique sport in that you can enjoy it without competition. I’m no longer a competitive surfer, but I still surf all the time, so my connection with the sport is still incredibly strong. I don’t miss competition and I don’t miss the anxiety and weight of expectation that surrounds being at an event. Just being in the water and enjoying my surfing is enough.
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