Live Like Sally The Lifestyle of a Champion Surfer

Live Like Sally : The Lifestyle of a Champion Surfer
ISBN: 9780975703748
Publication Date: 23 November 2015

One of Australia's most popular athletes, Sally Fitzgibbons shares the secrets of becoming one of the world's best in her debut book, Live Like Sally.

Sally Fitzgibbons is one of the most loveable women in Australian sport, having built a wildly diverse and record-breaking career as a professional surfer. Known for her infectious positivity, beneath the famous smile is a passionate competitor who's dedicated herself to winning a world title.

But amidst it all is the poise of an independent young woman, living a holistic and healthy lifestyle, proud and in control of her decisions. Live Like Sally. shares the knowledge and lessons Sally has learned in areas like fitness, nutrition, body image, victory, defeat and adventure - all splashed with salt water and told with a smile!

About the Author

Sally started surfing around six years old, but surfing wasn't the only sport she was enthusiastic about. She represented her State and Australia on 14 occasions in a number of different sports, including athletics - winning gold at the (2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival) 800m and 1500m - touch football, soccer, surfing and cross-country running, while attending Kiama High School.

As a surfer, Sally had her first significant results at the age of 14, becoming the youngest surfer to win an ASP Pro Junior (Under 21's) event, also finishing second at the World Qualifying Series (WQS) Billabong Easter Girls Festival on the same day. She continued to set records throughout her junior years, winning the Australasian Pro Junior Series in 2007 and again in 2008. At 15, Sally represented Australia at the International Surfing Association (ISA) U18 World Surfing Titles in Brazil placing second; at 16, she traveled to Portugal for the ISA U1...