Olivia Eaton wins beach sprint title in Adelaide just weeks after losing her father to cancer. Kiwi beach sprint ace Olivia Eaton has honoured her late father with an emotional victory at the World Surf Life Saving Championships in Adelaide. The New Plymouth-born woman defended her world title with a thrilling win in the beach sprint final on Saturday. Robert Charles/FAIRFAX NZ Olivia Eaton honoured her late father Craig with a world title win in the beach sprint at the World Surf Life Saving Championships in Adelaide. Eaton's medal haul was a fitting tribute to father Craig, who died from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos, in September.

Source: Stuff November 25, 2018 07:13 UTC