Australian professional surfer Stephanie Gilmore is this years Women's ASP World Tour champion

Her seventh success, previously won in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 & 2014

Stephanie Gilmore's win is record-equalling
Her seventh world title matches the accomplishment of Aussie Layne Beachley who retired in 2008

Just announced. Alyssa Healy named ICC's best T20 international cricket player of the year.

Australian born Michael Dickson has been named in NFL All-Pro team

He is the first rookie punter in more than three decades to be selected to play in the Pro Bowl

Ben Simmons has become the first Australian basketballer to be named in the NBA's All-Star Game

Yes,,well deserved
Thought kiwi NBA centre Steven Adams a chance but was overlooked again :(
Our other kiwi Aron Baynes has been out injured & just recently back on the court

Kiwi Glenn Ashby has won the 2018 foiling sailor of the year award

The winner of the foiling design award was a joint effort,,Team New Zealand & Italian syndicate Luna Rossa

They also won the foiling innovation award for their design solutions applied to flight control & construction

World record for Winx, 23rd Group 1 victory

Winx previously shared the record with the famous Irish horse Hurricane Fly, who raced over fences

Winx has now recorded 31 consecutive wins