Stephanie Gilmore Wins ASP World Title ASP world tour rookie Stephanie Gilmore has clinched the world title today in Hawaii at the Billabong Pro Maui. Gilmore earned the title when her two pursuers for the title, Sofia Mulanovich and Silvana Lima, were defeated in round three by Keala Kennelly and Roseanne Hodge, respectively. Ausiie Gilmore is the first surfer, male or female, to win an ASP World title as a rookie. Thanks to three wins so far on the tour, at the Rip Curl Pro, NAB Beachley Classic and Mancora Peru Classic, had a strong edge over Mulanovich, who won two events this season, and Lima, who had no wins but five top-three finishes. To watch the event live (when it's on) check out the event website Round three reuslts for the Billabong Pro Maui follow. Heat 1: Layne Beachley (AUS) 11.75 def. Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 7.75 Heat 2: Melanie Bartels (HAW) 10.25 def. Chelsea Hedges (AUS) 7.50 Heat 3: Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) 18.65 def. Rebecca Woods (AUS) 9.75 Heat 4: Keala Kennelly (HAW) 15.90 def. Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 7.50 Heat 5: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 18.55 def. Rochelle Ballard (HAW) 10.25 Heat 6: Claire Bevilacqua 15.00 def. Amy Donohoe (AUS) 12.00 Heat 7: Megan Abubo (HAW) def. Samantha Cornish (AUS) Heat 8: Roseanne Hodge (ZAF) def. Silvana Lima (AUS) Publish Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:42:00 EST Read more...