Podcast appearances and mentions of Paige Alms

2x Big Wave World Champ Paige Alms joins us to discuss the gift of her mother's wanderlust, how restaurant work financed her surf career, the Jaws incident that necessitated a jet ski purchase, and the virtues of returning to a hunter-gather lifestyle. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maui local Paige Alms joins Josh Pacheco on "Off the Bench" to talk about winning the 3rd Annual Red Bull Magnitude surf competition.

For the Season 2 premiere we are joined by professional big wave surfer Paige Alms. Paige is a legend in the big wave community with a World Title and a handful of XXL awards under her belt. Most recently she made history as a part of the first group of women to participate in surfing's most prestigious event - the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.We sat down to learn how she became one of the world's best surfers - from her formative years as a girl on Maui to stepping onto the sport's biggest stage at the Eddie. Paige talks us through training for big waves, her introduction to Jaws, overcoming fear and finding confidence in uncomfortable situations - all this, and more, inside Episode 1.For the latest from Adventurous Minds, connect with us on Instagram, Youtube, and more. https://linktr.ee/adventurousminds

Are you a tasty treat for a shark during your period? Finally an answer to the question that plagues every woman surfer, at least once a month! Lifeguard Jessie Kilgour has a pretty strong take on the subject, but you'll have to get to the end to find out. You'll want to, though, as Jessie brings a fresh take on everything from where she surfs, to what she surfs, and how she lives her life around the water. Anchored in the Outer Banks, manager of megalodon Real Watersports school operation, Jessie speaks kitesurfing, windsurfing, foiling, water safety, and soul surfing. Her dedication and general good juju scored her a gig in “the dream she didn't know she had,” as one of few women to serve as a surf guide at fabled Tavarua. Oh, and being mistaken for Paige Alms. We talk story about kite surfing, getting tangled and getting free, the challenges of foiling, surfing the Outer Banks, and, of course, what it was like to keep people safe while surfing, hello, Cloudbreak! We deep dive into specific surfer chick stuff too. On the lighter side: how do you manage tampon shortages on remote island surf trips? On the heavier: the pressures of whether to have kids in the upper 30s, and how a woman's life and passions are impacted by whatever choices she makes. Jessie is a soft-spoken warrior. She says a lot in the spaces between, like underplaying a back injury she manages on a daily basis, which only amplifies how committed she is as an athlete, a teacher and a water woman. And then, she tells you the truth about sharks 

There aren't enough women in the sport of foiling but older women even less so. I had the opportunity to chat to Tomoko, a serious go getter who has been chasing the DW SUP Foil dream ever since modern foiling was re invented and absolutley crushing it now. We talked about the girls she foils with in Maui who inspire her, Annie Reickert, Kathy Shipman, Andrea Moller, Devin Blish, Mel Michelitsch, Gabriella Bella, Lily Buden, as well as Paige Alms, Olivia Jenkins and Michelle Crompton who are just getting into it. We also discuss the gear progression that has made her life way easier as well as the flatwater foil coaching she does with Jeremy Riggs plus the need to pick and choose the DW runs and temper the froth down every now and then to maximise her longevity. An awesome chat with a friend and fellow foil frother. Want more content, interaction and feedback from me so you can get into downwind foiling? Join the Coach Casey Club to speed up your progression at www.caseyaus.com

Bianca is one of the best big wave Surfers in the world. A true warrior, she is recognized for many victories including winning equal pay and access for all athletes in professional surfing. Notable recent surf victories include a podium finish at the 2021 XXL Big Wave Awards for biggest paddle of the year, 2X winner of the Puerto Escondido CUP in 2018 + 2019, and Bianca is the first woman in history to win a big wave competition in 2014 at Nelscott Reef in Oregon.Lookout for an upcoming Hollywood Film with Charlize Theron telling the story of Bianca's "fight for gender equality in one of the most dangerous sports on earth” based on the NYT Magazine cover story from February 2019. SheChange is the documentary film version of the story following Bianca, Keala Kennelly, Paige Alms and Andrea Möller, as they fight to be included in the competition at Mavericks.In her free time when she's not practicing and playing pro surfer, she's fighting for all athletes in outdoor sports, by creating BETTERWAVE an investment vessel enabling athletes to focus on "athleteing".•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is sponsored by LMNT, our favorite electrolyte drink mix. It was created based on a science-backed electrolyte ratio, with no sugar, no coloring, no artificial ingredients, or any other junk. Everyone needs electrolytes, but if you're an active person and/or on a low-carb diet, you really need electrolytes to feel and perform your best. We drink LMNT every single day and it is our go-to drink for mountain biking. For more info and to get a free sample pack (just pay shipping), click thereadystate.com/FreeLMNT!

Paige Alms is a 2x Big Wave World Champion Surfer, one of Maui's token female big wave surfers, an active water enthusiast, and foil frother. Born on the island of Victoria B.C. Canada, Paige relocated to Maui when she was nine after traveling the entire breadth of Australia in a van with her mom. In 2020 Paige was named the women's winner of the Red Bull Big Wave Awards Biggest Paddle for a Dec. 12 ride at the world-famous Jaws, on a wave measuring 36 feet on the wave's face. And just in late October it was announced that she won The Biggest Paddle Award again for a ride at Todos Santos, Mexico on January 11, 2021. Paige is on the forefront of women in big surf and has long fought for equal representation in her sport. 

Paige Alms will make you believe you can do anything!  She is a Pro Big Wave surfer one of the best  on the planet. She is a big wave world champion, the Pe'ahi champion and she was the first women to ever get barreled at Jaws. Find Paige on IG @paigealmshttps://instagram.com/paigealms?utm_medium=copy_linkJaws Barrellhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI7Ed1YmZlkPaige Documentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbxjSgQ0vwYLet's connect!To get more info and updates on the podcast @iamachampionpodcastIGhttps://instagram.com/iamachampionpodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkTikTokhttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd4o13PS/Follow our personal instagram accounts@doctor.aprilmhttps://instagram.com/doctor.aprilm?utm_medium=copy_link@ro_glowhttps://instagram.com/doctor.aprilm?utm_medium=copy_linkCheck out our youtube channel for videos and highlights from the episodes @iamachampionhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdQxNDW9CIoosIlmes562jAShow Support:If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review, Subscribe and SHARE this outhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-a-champion/id1574745683Big shout out to our team that makes this show possible!If you are looking to start your own podcast hit up @upstarterpods on instagram! IGhttps://instagram.com/paigealms?utm_medium=copy_link

Paige Alms will make you believe you can do anything!  She is a Pro Big Wave surfer one of the best  on the planet. She is a big wave world champion, the Pe'ahi champion and she was the first women to ever get barreled at Jaws. Find Paige on IG @paigealmshttps://instagram.com/paigealms?utm_medium=copy_linkJaws Barrelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI7Ed1YmZlkPaige Documentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbxjSgQ0vwYLet's connect!To get more info and updates on the podcast @iamachampionpodcastIGhttps://instagram.com/iamachampionpodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkTikTokhttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd4o13PS/Follow our personal instagram accounts@doctor.aprilmhttps://instagram.com/doctor.aprilm?utm_medium=copy_link@ro_glowhttps://www.instagram.com/ro_glow/?utm_medium=copy_linkCheck out our youtube channel for videos and highlights from the episodes @iamachampionhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdQxNDW9CIoosIlmes562jAShow Support:If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review, Subscribe and SHARE this outhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-a-champion/id1574745683Big shout out to our team that makes this show possible!If you are looking to start your own podcast hit up @upstarterpods on instagram! IGhttps://instagram.com/paigealms?utm_medium=copy_link

Paddling onto a 70 foot wave must make every nerve in your brain scream STOP! The deafening roar, the wedge like tons of water curling over then hurling you down towards the reef visible beneath the shallows at the bottom of the drop. The explosion occurring all around as you reach an impossible speed if you are still standing at the base of the beast, as you then desperately try to cut across the face to escape the monster that seeks to crush you. Frankly it is inconceivable that anyone has such courage. And wave names like Jaws and Killer do nothing to misconstrue or deceive. In what has been the domain of male big wave legends like Laird Hamilton and Eddie Aikau, there is a group of determined female athletes challenging the status quo. And from some of the venom and vitriol I read on social media a lot of the surfing establishment is not happy. But these woman are a force that cannot be ignored. Check out names like Paige Alms, Keala Kennelly and Aussie Felicity Palmateer. But today I talk to the surfer of the biggest wave ever ridden by a woman, Brazilian born Nazare resident Maya Gabeira. Check out the footage of the wave here and Maya's website here

Two Time Big Wave World Champion Paige Alms was born in Canada. At age 7, a life-altering trip completely changed the course for her family and set Paige on the path toward shaping modern big wave surfing. Paige is a co-founder of the Committee for Equity in Women’s Surfing (CEWS), established in 2016, with her peers in professional big wave surfing: Keala Kennelly, Andrea Moller, and Bianca Valenti. Their vision and persistence in challenging the World Surf League’s history of pay inequity played a key role in demanding the WSL to implement pay parity and bolster women’s representation at big wave events. Paige is an all-around waterperson, who excels when the ocean is 1 foot or 50 --- whether through wing-dinging on unbroken swell lines, or becoming the first woman to get barrelled at Pe'ahi. .....Listen with Lauren L. Hill & Dave RastovichMore about PaigeSound Engineer & Music By: Shannon Sol Carroll Join the conversation: Waterpeoplepodcast.com@Waterpeoplepodcast

Paige Alms is a 2x Big Wave Surfing World Champion with a self-taught approach to life and just being herself. Head out with us to surf foil 4 ft. above the waves of Maui and then sit down with us as Paige shares her inspiring story.

The Girl Wonder from West Oz Welcome to the 13th installment of the Late Drop – The Big Wave podcast. The series was created to showcase conversations with some of the best big-wave surfers in the world — hosted by one of the best big-wave surfers in the world. New episodes will drop on Surfline each week — upcoming guests include Ross Clarke-Jones and others. Stay tuned here for more. Five years ago, a young woman from Perth, who was becoming disillusioned with the waves on the women’s world tour rode the biggest wave ever caught by a female Australian surfer at Cowaramup Bombora, aka Cow Bombie. That young woman was Felicity Palmateer, aka “Flick.” It was a wave that broke 7X world champion Layne Beachley’s previous record (a woman whose signed poster Flick would admire her whole life, pinned to her bedroom wall). From that wave through the present, she’s been chasing giant swells all over the world — even finishing runner up to Paige Alms last year in the Peahi Challenge (by a slim 1.48-point margin). Freshly home from a giant swell-run up the coast of her native Western Australia, Jamie checks in with this fearless woman-wonder. 0:00: Growing up in Western Australia, Going up to Gnarloo, Learning to surf from father, Beginning to compete, Doing WQS, Pro Juniors and WCT in one year 17:58: Getting into big waves, Margaret River Main Break, Yallingup, Near-shark attack 26:32: Actually making a career out of big wave surfing, Pivotal Cow Bombie session, Breaking Layne Beachley’s record 35:05. First session at Jaws, First Jaws challenge event, Mentorship from Andrea Moller 46:46: Sponsorless big wave surfing, Current (future) travel plans 50:10. Training routine, Art exhibitions, Putting things into perspective 57:33: Felicity’s 5-to-Finish Questions

Learn how a #trashyselfie♻️ makes a difference in plastic pollution from big wave surfer and Hydro Flask ambassador Paige Alms. She talks about her #trashyselfie♻️ challenge, using her platform for good, being bold in speaking about the environment, and making good changes for good reasons in her work with Hydro Flask. And thanks to Michael Doshi (@gnarlybeachcleaner) for sending in a great tip for going plastic free! If you'd like to send one in, please email oneocean@wslpure.org the audio file with your #plasticfreejuly tip. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Hydro Flask for supporting this episode! Be sure to check out #RefillForGood https://www.hydroflask.com/refill-for-good and remember to...  1. Make the switch to a reusable water bottle (coffee cups, tumblers, etc) 2. Ditch (i.e., Avoid Using) clamshell containers 3. Stand up against single-use straws Learn more, and share when you #RefillForGood at https://www.instagram.com/hydroflask/ Thanks for listening and thanks again to Paige for joining us.  You can find Paige here https://www.instagram.com/paigealms/  Be sure to check out https://www.trashyselfie.com/ to learn more about Paige’s Trashy Selfie Project and how to participate.  And thanks to our friend Michael Doshi a.k.a. @gnarlybeachcleaner for this week’s tip on how to have a #PlasticFreeJuly.  Be sure to subscribe to the WSL PURE newsletter. Around once a month we catch you up on our latest, as well as the top ocean and environment stories that float across our inbox. Subscribe here https://wsl.tv/JoinWSLPUREnewsletter. Tune in to past One Ocean podcast episodes here: https://wsl.tv/wslpureoneoceanpodcast Tell us the most creative way you're reducing your plastic use this month in a voice memo and email it to us at oneocean@wslpure.org for a chance to be featured in our next episode. Do you have a story you want to share with us? Email us at oneocean@wslpure.org For More Visit: http://www.wslpure.org Like WSL PURE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wslpure Follow WSL PURE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wslpure Follow WSL PURE on Instagram: http://instagram.com/wslpure Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/ Like the WSL on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wsl Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wsl Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/wsl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Alms is a 2 X Female Big Wave World Champion and is currently redefining the boundaries of performance on the biggest waves in the world . Magical surfboard shaper, Sean Ordoñez , joined in the conversation and brought light to the intimate relation between shaper and rider. To dive deeper into their stories check: IG @paigealms and @seanordonez

Former World Number one, the GMOAT, Rob Bain, joins Smivvy and Deadly for the most comprehensive break down of one of the greatest Hawaiian competitive crescendoes in history. From Italo Ferreira’s ridonkulous performance at classical Pipeline, to Carissa Moore’s mind-blowing fourth world title, Billy Kemper’s similarly psychotic fourth Jaws title, Paige Alms freakish third Jaws title, the controversy of Gabriel Medina’s tactics, Jack Robinsons tactics, and much much more!

On this week's episode of the Monday M.A.S.S., Chris and Todd talk about the cbdMD Jaws Big Wave Championships, Albee Layer's wipeout, Billy Kemper, Paige Alms, the American Olympic Race with Kelly Slater vs. John John Florence fighting for the last spot! Also, the Pipe Masters has all kinds of implications for Italo Ferreira, Gabriel Medina, Kolohe Andino, and the rest of the remaining surfers, could be firing for the final day! In other Olympic news, Teahupo'o is where the surfing portion of the summer games will be held, Tony Hawk is now in the California Hall Of Fame, Woodward's ‘Mano a Mano' is happening now and it's awesome, we've got an interview with Jason Bennett of Chemistry Surfboards, there's a new video game coming out featuring skateboarding birds called “Skatebird”, Kyle Berard on The Nine Club, Blondey McCoy has a new clear shoe out, Watchmen is the best show currently on TV, Danny Garcia's new album is great, Star Wars is coming and Todd has a boner. Chris and Todd also answer your questions and talk Holiday spirit. Love you, bye.   Presented by: Pannikin Coffee and Tea Adventure IO New Greens YewOnline.com NanocraftCBD Ogio Chemistry Surfboards          K2 Snow  

In this Episode I speak with Big Wave World Champion (and one of my all time favorite surfers!), Paige Alms! To say I was excited and nervous for this conversation is an understatement but Paige was just as cool and awesome as I hoped for and even more for that matter. We talk about a variety of things from body imperfections and being comfortable with them and yourself,about that time when Paige was 8 years old and how she and her mom went to Australia for a year and drove all over the country in a van and how they bonded from it,making the move to Hawaii,how surfing came about for her,being all in on her passions in life,her thoughts on fear and how she deals with it as a surfer,how her documentary 'The Wave I Ride' came about,and why the #trashyselfie was started and why it means so much to her and why it should mean so much to all of us! Finally,Paige takes on the ultimate podcasting wave...My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! So sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

Phil White - Waterman 2.0    Subscribe & Review on : Apple Podcasts | Stitcher In Episode #109 of the LEO Training Podcast, I interview Phil White.  Phil is an emmy-nominated writer and has co-authored the books UnPlugged, Waterman 2.0,  and Game Changer with Fergus Connolly. He is also a frequent contributor to The Inertia and SUP the Mag. Waterman 2.0 gives paddlers, surfers and rowers of all ages and abilities a one-stop guide to understanding: Basic movement baselines for optimal and sustainable performance on and off the water How to identify and fix weakest links, and become faster, stronger and more resilient Mobility techniques to help prevent, assess and address soft tissue, joint and sliding surface issues Common errors that lead to pain and performance limitations Corrective strategies that enhance movement patterns and unlock more speed and endurance Lifestyle adaptations that enable better preparation, training and racing Tactics for more effective recovery, hydration and sleep Waterman 2.0 also features unique insights and tips from more than 30 of the world's top watermen and women, including Laird Hamilton, Kai Lenny, Emily Jackson-Troutman and Paige Alms.  Interview Topics: The Standards How did Kelly come up with these? Standard 1 | Achieve and Maintain a Stable Spine Standard 2 | Can You Hinge from the Hips without sacrificing stiffness? OH Squat Shoulder Show Notes: Phil White Dr. Kelly Starrett Waterman 2.0 Book 

Full episode info and Show Notes - www.wearelookingsideways.com First podcast of my California road trip! And what a lovely way to kick things off. I first heard of Sachi Cunningham when a listener tipped me off, and I immediately got in touch to ask her if she’d be up for coming on the show while I was in San Francisco. Sachi is a surf photographer, filmmaker, journalist, mother, cancer survivor and all round force of nature who has spent the last few years working on a project called She Change. It's a documentary which follows Keala Kennelly, Paige Alms, Bianca Valenti and Andrea Moller on their quest to be admitted in the Maverick’s big wave event, and which uses that topic to explore the wider story of the quest for gender parity in big wave surfing. It’s a story that has garnered significant mainstream coverage, and She Change tackles themes I've covered on previous podcasts, one of which is how men react when women ‘encroach’ on what is traditionally very masculine territory. Sachi is a skilled storyteller, and she tackles this nuanced and emotional topic with the honest and integrity that is a feature of all her work, whether it’s her pioneering water photographer at waves like Ocean Beach and Mavericks, or in the way she fearlessly and openly documented her recent cancer experience. Overall, this is yet another poignant, at times hilarious and completely honest conversation with an inspirational guest, who is driven to tell stories about people who’s passion has driven them into new and uncharted territory. Much like Sachi herself. Thanks as usual to Matt Ward for the theme tune, and to my new editor Fina Charleson.

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Grab your board, apply your sunscreen, and get ready to find the perfect wave – re-visit the science of big wave surfing featuring Chuck Nice, Gary O’Reilly, NASA oceanographer Bill Patzert and pro surfer and the first female Big Wave World Champion, Paige Alms. Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Please subscribe to our channels on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/ GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/surfs-up-the-big-waves-repeat/ Photo Credit: Erik Aeder, courtesy of www.paigealms.com

Grab your board, apply your sunscreen, and get ready to find the perfect wave – re-visit the science of big wave surfing featuring Chuck Nice, Gary O’Reilly, NASA oceanographer Bill Patzert and pro surfer and the first female Big Wave World Champion, Paige Alms. Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Please subscribe to our channels on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360  TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/  GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq  SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science  Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science  NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Photo Credit: Erik Aeder, courtesy of www.paigealms.com

Paige Alms is a big wave surfer from Hawaii who is pushing the limits of paddle in surfing. She is a two time winner of the Pe’ahi Challenge and has been nominated for the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards Wave of the Year. Jimmy caught up with Paige just days after she claimed her second victory at Pe’ahi (Jaws) to chat about the history making day, the perfect timing of her training camp, travelling, surfing and why setting goals is so important. A fascinating chat with one the most inspiration surfers in the world.

Aloha, Dudes! It’s time to shoot the curl when Gary and Chuck dive into the serious science of surfing the big waves. Their guides: California surfer – and NASA oceanographer – Bill Patzert, and, from Maui, pro surfer and the first female Big Wave World Champion, Paige Alms. Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Subscribe to our channels on: TuneIn: tunein.com/playingwithscience Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360 GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/surfs-up-the-big-waves/

Aloha, Dudes! It’s time to shoot the curl when Gary and Chuck dive into the serious science of surfing the big waves. Their guides: California surfer – and NASA oceanographer – Bill Patzert, and, from Maui, pro surfer and the first female Big Wave World Champion, Paige Alms. Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Subscribe to our channels on: TuneIn: tunein.com/playingwithscience Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360 GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/surfs-up-the-big-waves/

Paige Alms (@paigealms) is the current Woman's Big Wave World Champion. She has been nominated 4 years in a row at the XXL Awards and won the "Women's Best Overall Performance" for 2014-2015 season.  

Paige Alms (@paigealms) is the current Woman's Big Wave World Champion. She has been nominated 4 years in a row at the XXL Awards and won the "Women's Best Overall Performance" for 2014-2015 season.   Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Big Wave Surfer Paige Alms recently won the notorious JAWS event in Hawaii and is one of few who have successfully paddled into Peahi.  At 28 years old, the Canadian has made Maui her home where she is guaranteed the big waves she needs to train. Paige is considered the world’s best female big wave surfer in a sport that carries high risk and demands boundless courage to ride a wave that can swallow you up and carry you under. There are relatively few women among the ranks of this male dominated sport but Paige has been riding the waves for 18 years. She made her competitive mark by winning the NSSA Open Women’s Explorer’s title in 2006. In 2015 she stole the surf world’s attention when she threaded through the barrel of a 20-foot-plus wave she paddled into at Jaws. Also in 2015, Alms was nominated for a ESPY Award for Best Female Action Sports Athlete and received the Women’s Best Overall Performance Award at the WSL Big Wave Awards. For more global women's sports coverage visit us at www.wispsports.com and if you like what we do share on social media by following us @WiSP Sports.