Surfing’s new Maternity Wildcard lets elite athletes compete after pregnancy
By Liesbeth den Toom••Trendwatching.com
For 20 years, Johanne Defay has been a professional surfer. She's also now a mother — and starting in 2027, she won't have to choose between the two. The World Surf League has announced a dedicated Maternity Wildcard for female athletes who take time off from…
For 20 years, Johanne Defay has been a professional surfer. She's also now a mother and starting in 2027, she won't have to choose between the two. The World Surf League has announced a dedicated Mat…