Female surfer slams Sydney tournament organiser for awarding men double the prize money
Longboard rider Lucy Small took out the Curly Mal Jam Pro open womens title Her $1,500 winners cheque was $2,500 less than men's winner Declan Wyton Small used winners' speech to slam tournament organisers over disparity Has since called for female surfers to be recognised as legitimate athletes Event organisers have since vowed to distribute the prize money more equally
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