Dunedin teenager wins national surfing championship title

Sunday 19 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 19 Jan 2025, 6:09pm

Sixteen-year-old Alexis Owen won the open men's title at the New Zealand National Surfing Championships in Taranaki. The Dunedin surfer defeated eight-time champion Billy Stairmand and defending champion Daniel Farr to secure the victory.

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1. RNZSun 19 Jan 2025, 1:23pm

   Surfing: Dunedin teen Owen stuns Stairmand at national champs (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 19 Jan 2025, 2:19pm

   'I broke out in tears': Dunedin teen wins national surf champs (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 19 Jan 2025, 6:09pm

   16-year-old brought to tears by win at surfing champs (opens in new tab)