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Caroline Marks, a Florida surfer who now calls San Clemente home, wins the Tahiti Pro, while Caitlin Simmers, a 17-year-old prodigy from Oceanside, takes runner up.
In 2002, “Blue Crush” depicted women competing at a major competition at Hawaii’s Pipeline. That’s only now become a reality thanks to grass-roots efforts and hard-charging surfers.