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Paddleboarder saves woman after shark attack, then wins world title
Published 29 July 2026 ยท world
Australian paddleboarder Charlie Verco won his fourth Molokai to Oahu world championship in Hawaii in record time, just weeks after rescuing a woman during a
Australian paddleboarder Charlie Verco won his fourth Molokai to Oahu world championship in Hawaii in record time, just weeks after rescuing a woman during a great white shark attack off Sydney's Coogee Beach. The trained surf lifesaver said a relaxed approach helped him break the previous course record by three minutes.
Published: July 29, 2026 โข 9:36 AM IST ยท Updated: July 29, 2026 โข 10:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Australian paddleboarder Charlie Verco won his fourth Molokai to Oahu world championship in Hawaii in record time, just weeks after rescuing a woman during a great white shark attack off Sydney's Coogee Beach.
The trained surf lifesaver said a relaxed approach helped him break the previous course record by three minutes.