Steph Gilmore Wins Rip Curl, Heads to Billabong

Steph Gilmore took first place at the Rip Curl Mademoiselle in France last week and is headed with momentum toward the Billabong Girls Pro Rio – event No 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour.

Surfing is an incredible sport. I love to watch people like Steph Gilmore who are so awesome at it. They make it look so easy.

I’ve tried surfing in only 3-foot waves on a long board and find it extremely difficult. These girls are kicking butt on some of the biggest waves in the world, doing tricks on a short board. Truly amazing, and it definately deserves some attention.

More about Steph Gilmore can be found on Pretty Tough , and you can also check out Surfervillage.com for more information about women surfing, specifically.

Open Ceremony Outfits at the Olympics

The Olympic Open Ceremony (7:30pm ET on Friday August 8 on NBC) is an exciting time. And outfits are certainly interesting. Check out the below outfits published here.

And the U.S. guys will be sporting…

I don’t think this is too bad, (considering the competition). Check out France…  toned-down Dick Tracy meets Miss “I’m sitting in cafe in Paris with my latte.”

Or how about China… McDonald’s anyone?

And what the hell is up with Canada?

Here is a link to some of the other outfits. What does everyone think about this?