Stephanie Gilmore: Surf Champion Attacked

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Stephanie Gilmore Attacked at Tweed Heads Apartment Complex

Stephanie Gilmore, four-time world surfing champion, was attacked with a metal bar as she was coming home to her apartment in Tweed Heads, NSW. 22-year-old Gilmore fought off the attacker, wo escaped on a bicycle. Other residents of the apartment complex chased down the assailant, detaining him until police arrived.

One of Stephanie Gilmore's neighbors took the attacker's photo with a digital camera, bringing the image to Gilmore for confirmation.

Stephanie Gilmore suffered head injuries and a broken wrist. She is expected to be out of the water for up to six weeks.

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