
Losing three mothers in one lifetime — Layne Beachley's drive to win
From Conversations
Published 2/13/2026

From Conversations
Published 2/13/2026
The legendary surfer has grieved the deaths of her adoptive mother, stepmother and birth mother. Only later in life did she realise her drive to win came from a place of loss, and Layne needed to look inward to find her place off the podium.Layne is a legendary surfer who is the first person ever…