Layne Beachley

  • Birth

    Birth
    She was born on May 24, 1972 in Manly, Austalia. Later she was adopted by Neil and Valerie Beachley.
  • 6 Years Old

    6 Years Old
    Her adopted adopted mother died of a brain hemorrhage.
  • Age 16

    Became a professional surfer.
  • 1st Win

    1st Win
    She got her first world championship in Australia.
  • Meeting

    Meeting
    She meets her biological mother.
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    Movies

    She stared in the movies Blue Crush, Bilabong Odyssey, Step into Liguid, and 7 Girls.
  • First Woman

    First Woman
    She was able to be the first woman to be in a men's surfing event Energy Australia Open.
  • Last Win

    Last Win
    She won her last world championship.
  • Retire

    Retire
    She retired due to her age.
  • Married

    Married
    She married Kirk Pengilly from the Australian band INXS.