Kelia Mehani Gallina
Twelve-year-old Kelia Mehani Gallina, also known as 'Miss Teahupo’o', is a rising star in professional surfing, recently securing her spot as the youngest pro-surfer in competitive history after winning the local trials to compete against world No.1 Molly Picklum at the Tahiti Pro.
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Kelia Mehani Gallina will become the youngest ever competitor in the WSL.
The Wallabies are back. Bring on the Boks
Australia· 2025-08-08
Kelia Mehani Gallina is a young surfer who has qualified for the final leg of the World Surf League regular season.
12-year-old Kelia Mehani Gallina to tackle Teahupo’oAustralia· 2025-08-07
Kelia Mehani Gallina is making history as the youngest competitor in WSL history at just 12 years old.
Kelia Mehani Gallina: the 12-year-old girl staring down monster waves at Teahupo’o | Surfing
United Kingdom· 2025-08-05
Twelve-year-old Tahitian local Kelia Mehani Gallina will become the youngest pro-surfer in competitive history when she debuts next month at Teahupo’o.
Kelia Gallina, 12, to take on world No.1 Molly Picklum after local trials winAustralia· 2025-07-22