Stephanie Gilmore returned to surfing at Bells Beach.

In short:

Luana Silva beat Stephanie Gilmore.

Gilmore returned to surfing after two years.

Silva called Gilmore the 'GOAT'.

Luana Silva was happy to beat her hero.

Gilmore's return to surfing did not go well.

Silva won against Gilmore.

Gilmore usually does well at Bells Beach.

Gilmore is back in surfing after two years.

Silva led the whole heat and won.

Gilmore is 38 and surfing again.

Silva was second at Bells Beach last year.

Gilmore inspired Silva to surf.

Silva said Gilmore is the best.

Silva said she was inspired by Gilmore.

Silva said she loves Gilmore.

Silva was a runner-up at Bells Beach.

Silva was in awe of Gilmore.

Silva said surfing with Gilmore was a dream.

Silva had to focus on her own surfing.

The new format means all heats are elimination.

Carissa Moore won her first heat.

Sally Fitzgibbons won, but Ellie Harrison lost.

The men's round started after the women's.

Joel Vaughan lost to Miguel Pupo.

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