This is the story of a world champion. And it's a good one. There are ups, there are downs. Plot twists and pivots. There is emotion and there is pain. And we celebrate it all, because it made you who you are today: a champion. You have garnered unparalleled respect from your peers, set standards in talent, helped build goals for future generations, charmed those who just met you with your ease, humility and grace.

Titles alone don’t build legends. It takes heart. And you, Stephanie, are legendary.

Women's surfing is changing because she is forcing it to change.