O'Donnell, Phyllis (1937–)
O'Donnell, Phyllis (1937–)
Australian surfer. Born 1937 in New South Wales, Australia.
Won her 1st women's title at Australian invitational held at Bondi (1963); won Australian championship (1964, 1965); won 1st Women's World championship, held at Manly Beach (1964); between 1964 and 1973, won Queensland women's championship 8 times and also represented Australia and defended her title in California and Hawaii.
See also "Heart of the Sea" (documentary, PBS); and Women in World History.
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