06-08-2025
Vote for Scottburgh surfer to claim emerging athlete title
Scottburgh surfer Louise Lepront (17) is elated to be nominated in the Emerging Athlete category for this year's GSport Awards.
The awards celebrates its 20th edition by spotlighting South Africa's finest in women's sport, with a stellar line-up of finalists unveiled to be contesting the 20 categories open for public voting.
Lepront's category showcases the future of South African sport.
'This is all exciting and I feel privileged to receive this nomination,' said the young surfer.
GSport mentioned that Lepront is making quite a name for herself in the world of surfing. She won bronze at the ISA World Juniors and back-to-back WSL Africa wins, proving she is one to watch.
Lepront first began surfing at the age of nine after watching her brother, Luc, having tons of fun in the water.
'I enjoy being out in the open in nature, the rush of the wave and getting to travel and meet people,' she said.
'Last year I came third in the ISA World U16 games. This year so far I have made the Challenger Series, as well as won the SA Open Title at Port Alfred in April.'
'I am now looking forward to heading with my brother to represent South Africa at the ISA World Open Games, followed by the Challenger events in Portugal and Brazil; finishing off in Hawaii and Australia early next year.'
The Lepront siblings have always had support from Scottburgh and surrounding areas, and now, Louise needs your help to claim the Emerging Athlete title with public votes.
Voting opened on August 1 and closes on Sunday, August 10 at midnight. Voting is free and requires registration for membership (also free). To vote and find out more about the awards, visit
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