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Kelly Slater: 54, a hip replacement and an unforgiving wave

Kelly Slater: 54, a hip replacement and an unforgiving wave

by Javier Nieto | Aug 23, 2026 | Athletes' Stardom

Nine months after undergoing total hip replacement surgery, Kelly Slater returned to the World Surf League -WSL- at the age of 54 in one of its most dangerous settings. The surfer from the United States entered the Outerknown Tahiti Pro as a wildcard, endured several...

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