Loss of granddaughter to cancer inspires 71yo surfer to national title

Australian Broadcasting Corporation // Sport

Loss of granddaughter to cancer inspires 71yo surfer to national title

Sunday 27th July 2025, 12:25AM

Some of John Haddow's fondest memories are riding his longboard with his granddaughter on his shoulders — and he felt the presence of an angel once again as the two best waves of this weekend's national final came his way.

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