Macy Callaghan Earns First 2024 Challenger Series Event Win Against Runner-Up Vahine Fierro
Macy Callaghan (AUS) scored a 6.67 (out of a possible 10) on consecutive backhand snaps on a left-hander at Praia de Itaúna. She backed it up with a 5.67 to earn a 12.34 total to finish off the 2024 Challenger Series season with a victory. Callaghan closed out the season ranked No. 10, and earned her spot on the 2025 Challenger Series.
“I’m so happy, but I’m actually really tired after that last heat,” said Callaghan. “This is the reason why I came, and I’m just super stoked to finish off the season with a win. Saquarema is always a fun time, the waves were great, and the weather was really nice after all the fog from the event in Portugal. The weekend when the girls surfed was a blast, the beach was filled with people, and they had that cool airshow. But it’s going to be great going back home, I haven’t been back in three months, so it’ll be nice to see my friends and family again.”
“This is the reason why I came, and I’m just super stoked to finish off the season with a win.”
Vahine Fierro (FRA) had an incredible run at the Corona Saquarema Pro. Fierro’s Quarterfinal win against Sophia Medina (BRA) secured her the fifth and final qualification spot on the 2025 Championship Tour. In the Final versus Macy Callaghan (AUS), Fierro’s heat total of 10.57 (out of a possible 20) fell short of the win.
“I try to keep it calm in the chaos, but I’m still super happy with everything. I was a little out of rhythm there, but still tried to do my best,” said Fierro. “I just want to thank everyone for watching and all the support, I really feel your mana all the way here. Thanks to my dad too because I know it’s late in Tahiti, but I know he’s watching.”
Vahine Fierro, Edgard Groggia, and Jackson Bunch Earn the Final 2025 Championship Tour Qualification Spots
Upon completion of the Corona Saquarema Pro, the final list of the top 10 ranked men and top 5 ranked women for the 2025 CT season has been determined. Vahine Fierro (FRA), Edgard Groggia (BRA), and Jackson Bunch (HAW) earned the remaining spots.
Earlier this year, Vahine Fierro (FRA) was selected as the Event Wildcard for the 2024 SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro where she went on to win at Teahupo’o. Today, Fierro accomplished her goal of making the Tour alongside CT qualifiers, Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS), Bella Kenworthy (AUS), Isabella Nichols (AUS), and Erin Brooks (AUS). With a standout performance in Saquarema, Fierro has her eyes set on the next step in her career.
“This is a dream come true,” said Fierro. “This year I’ve been through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. So coming out of the Olympics when I was really down and now clinching my spot on Tour is an incredible feeling. Thanks to the support of everyone that’s been with me each and every day and never giving up. Today was scary, but I love the feeling and am super grateful for this moment.”
2024 Challenger Series Rankings and 2025 CT Qualifiers
Women’s
1 – Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) 32,170 points
2 – Bella Kenworthy (USA) 27,290 points
3 – Isabella Nichols (AUS) 26,915 points
4 – Erin Brooks (CAN) 24,440 points
5 – Vahine Fierro (FRA) 23,665 points
