Australian Paddleboarder Makes History in Hawaii, Secures Fourth World Championship Title In a remarkable display of endurance and skill, 25-year-old Charlie Verco has claimed his fourth world championship title in the gruelling 52km Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard race in Hawaii. Verco's impressive time of 4 hours, 18 minutes, and 3 seconds not only secured his fourth championship but also shattered the previous record set by fellow Australian Matt Bevilacqua in 2019 by a significant three minutes. Just weeks ago, Verco made headlines for a heroic rescue mission, saving a Sydney woman from a great white shark attack. The achievement is a testament to Verco's exceptional paddling abilities and his ability to perform under pressure.
Charlie Verco, who rescued Leah Stewart in June, is ‘stoked’ to claim his fourth championship in HawaiiThe Australian paddleboarder Charlie Verco has claimed his fourth world championship in Hawaii in record time – weeks after he rescued a Sydney woman who was attacked by a great white shark.The 25-year-old crossed the line in the gruelling 52km Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard race in 4 hours, 18 minutes and 3 seconds on Sunday, eclipsing the previous mark set by fellow Australian Matt Bevilacqua in 2019 by three minutes. Continue reading...
