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Riding the Waves of Adversity: The Pauline Menczer Story

LOTL Season 7 Episode 5

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Pauline Menczer’s journey is an Aussie underdog story like no other — think Rocky meets Puberty Blues. From battling sexism, homophobia, and rheumatoid arthritis to becoming World Surfing Champion, her life is a testament to grit, resilience, and refusing to be defined by adversity.


In this Queer Conversation, we explore Pauline’s rise from the fringes of competitive surfing to global recognition, and the impact her story continues to have on athletes and queer communities around the world.


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