# Molly Picklum beats field in Portugal to take WSL title race lead

Australian surfer Molly Picklum won the World Surf League event in Portugal, describing the result as a "dream" victory. The win lifts her to the top of the WSL rankings as the title race heads into its final stretch. It matters because the championship standings are now led by the 22-year-old ahead of the tour's remaining stops.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/24/surfing-molly-picklum-wins-wsl-portugal-pro-colapinto) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:31:11 GMT