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German Surfer Smashes World Record With Ride on 86-Foot Monster Wave

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It took 18 months to confirm that the wave Sebastian Steudtner conquered off Nazaré, Portugal, was indeed the largest ever surfed.

Danika Fears
Danika Fears 

Former Senior Breaking News Editor

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Danika Fears

Danika Fears

Former Senior Breaking News Editor

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