Layne Beachley in 7th Heaven; Wins 2006 ASP World Title

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“It was a pretty interesting year,” Georgeson said. “I definitely didn’t make it easy for myself. I left my run a little bit late. Coming off a [world title] win last year; it’s pretty hard to back that up. I was pretty excited coming into this last event, having a chance still so I’m happy with third place, it could have been worse.”

Georgeson, who at 23-years-old is 11-years younger than Beachley, was gracious in defeat and full of praise for Beachley’s contributions to the sport.

“Layne has always been there and she’s always been such a good role model for all of us girls,” Georgeson said. “What she’s done for women’s surfing –running her own event, still competing on tour and then winning seven world titles – it’s pretty amazing. I give her a lot of credit. It takes a lot to just win one, but to be able to go back each year and win; it’s pretty awesome to see.”

The ASP Women’s World Tour will take a break until late February of 2007 when it resumes on the Gold Coast of Australia – Georgeson’s home turf.

“It’ll be interesting to see what happens next year… if Layne’s still hungry for more,” Georgeson said. “I’m sure she’ll probably be heading for eight now so congratulations to her for sure. She’s an amazing competitor.”

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Layne Beachley’s 2006 ASP Women’s World Tour Results:
Roxy Pro Australia (Feb. 28 – Mar. 12): 2nd place
Roxy Pro Fiji (Apr. 22 – Apr. 29): 2nd place
Billabong Pro Tahiti (May 14 – May 16): 3rd place
Billabong Pro Brazil (Aug. 21 – 28): 1st place
Rip Curl Pro France (Aug. 31 – Sept. 5): 5th place
Havaianas Beachley Classic (Oct. 9 – Oct 15): 2nd place
Roxy Pro Hawaii (Nov. 24 – Dec. 6): 5th place
Billabong Pro Maui (Dec. 8 – Dec. 20): 3rd place

Layne Beachley’s ASP Women’s World Tour Career Year End Results:
2006: 1st (Clinched the ASP Women’s World Tour Title in Maui)
2005: 5th
2004: 4th
2003: 1st (Clinched the ASP Women’s World Tour Title in Maui)
2002: 1st (Clinched the ASP Women’s World Tour Title in Maui)
2001: 1st (Clinched the ASP Women’s World Tour Title in Maui)
2000: 1st (Clinched the ASP Women’s World Tour Title in Maui)
1999: 1st (Clinched the ASP Women’s World Tour Title Sunset Beach)
1998: 1st (Clinched the ASP Women’s World Tour Title France)
1997: 2nd
1996: 3rd
1995: 2nd
1994: 4th
1993: 6th
1992: 17th
1991: 12th
1990: 10th

2006 Final ASP Women’s World Tour Ratings
1. Layne Beachley (AUS) 6374
2. Melanie Redman-Carr (AUS) 5802
3. Chelsea Gerogeson (AUS) 5797
4. Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) 4440
5. Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 4105
6. Rebecca Woods (AUS) 3794
7. Claire Bevilacqua (AUS) 3564
8. Keala Kennelly (HAW) 3516
9. Silvana Lima (BRA) 3408
10. Megan Abubo (HAW) 3398
11. Rochelle Ballard (HAW) 3312
12. Samantha Cornish (AUS) 3218
13. Heather Clark (ZAF) 3180
14. Julia Christian (USA) 2834
15. Trudy Todd (AUS) 2244
16. Serena Brooke (AUS) 2232
17. Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 2142