Gout, Chalmers and Fox in one race? The bold new league out to take the world by storm
A new global professional surf racing league called the Guardians League is set to launch in 2027 across Australia and New Zealand, featuring elite athletes from swimming, kayaking, athletics, and surf lifesaving. The league has secured support from four major Australian sports organisations and aims to create a made-for-television team competition. The format will include multidisciplinary relays on iconic beaches with six franchises each fielding eight athletes.
- ▪The Guardians League is a six-team franchise competition combining athletes from swimming, kayaking, athletics, and surf lifesaving.
- ▪Surf Life Saving Australia, Australian Athletics, Paddle Australia, and Swimming Australia have all expressed support, along with the International Life Saving Federation.
- ▪The league aims to boost the profile of lifesaving sports and strengthen their case for inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
- ▪Athletes like Gout Gout, Kyle Chalmers, and Jess Fox could potentially compete together in relay events.
- ▪The competition is scheduled to launch in 2027, though exact dates and venues have not yet been confirmed.
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