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A Real Prodigy
Webster's Dictionary defines prodigy as: "1. One with remarkable talents or powers. 2. An act or event so remarkable or rare as to inspire wonder. 3. An omen."
I think it's pretty safe to say that Carissa Moore can be considered a surf prodigy, after amassing more National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) titles in the 28-year history of the organization. The 14-year-old female has already collected a record-setting nine NSSA titles; and in March, she became the youngest surfer in history to reach the finals of a major World Championship Tour event. Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Kalani Robb, and Bobby Martinez hold the second most NSAA titles at seven.
In March, at the Roxy Pro in Coolangatta, Australia, Moore eliminated seven-time world champion Layne Beachley in the third round heat. She eventually lost in the finals to Australia's Chelsea Hedges, but not before she steamrolled second ranked (in the world) Megan Abudo and the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Rookie of the Year, Rebecca Woods.(Read more)
