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Santa Barbara pro surfer Lakey Peterson wins in Australia

Lakey Peterson wins WSL tour event in Australia
Western Australia Margaret River Pro
WSL
Peterson celebrates a dramatic win
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MARGARET RIVER, Australia. (KEYT) - Lakey Peterson finishes on top "down under."

Peterson pulled out a last-minute victory over Luana Silva to capture the Western Australia Margaret River Pro.

It's a seventh career World Surfing League Championship Tour victory for the Santa Barbara native Peterson and a second at Main Break.

MARGARET RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Lakey Peterson of the United States winning the Final at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro on April 26, 2026 at Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia. (Photo by Beatriz Ryder/World Surf League)

The thrilling victory catapults her to second in the world rankings.

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