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Big wave surfer cashes in on beauty and bravery
Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira earned world fame after almost drowning following a wipeout on a 30m wave in Portugal in 2013.
Now the 27-year-old has reportedly become the sport's highest earner after signing what's rumoured to be the richest ever endorsement deal.
While details of the deal with Canadian sportswear company, Lululemon, are unknown, the surfing world has been buzzing with talk about her status as the top earner.
And with beauty to match her bravery, it's not hard to see why...
Maya earned world fame in 2013 after a horror wipeout on a 30m wave in Portugal.
She suffered a broken leg and had to be resuscitated on the beach.
Since then Maya has been able to cash in on her beauty and bravery.
The Brazilian has just signed a huge deal with Canadian sportwear company, Lululemon.
Her sponsors include Red Bull, Renault and a German cosmetics company.
Long before her Portugal wipeout, Maya was a highly regarded surfer.
The 27-year-old is equally at home on a wave or in front of a camera.
She has featured in numerous magazine shoots around the world.
