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7 Things You Need to Know About Surfing Phenom and First-Time Olympian Caroline Marks
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She's the First Woman to Be Paid the Same Prize Money as Her Male Counterpart

The fight for equal pay has been a long battle for women athletes who traditionally earn less than men. But in April 2019, Marks clenched the Pro Gold Coast championship and became the first woman surfer to win the same share of prize money as the men's champion. To get there, she defeated Stephanie Gilmore, a seven-time world champion.

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