By Ben Hooper, UPI
A Brazilian surfer achieved a Guinness World Record after using her board to ride a massive 68-foot-tall wave.
Guinness World Records presented surfer Maya Gabeira, 31, with a certificate Monday after reviewing video of her record surf run was presented.
The video, taken earlier this year, shows Gabeira taking on a 68-foot wave at Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal.
The World Surfing League also presented Gabeira with its first-ever Women's XXL Biggest Wave Award during Monday's ceremony.
"To set the world record has been a dream of mine for many years," Gabeira said.
Congratulations @MayaGabeira for making history as the @GWR Women’s XXL Biggest Wave World Record holder. Video by Nuno Dias | #CatchThisWave pic.twitter.com/eJromAjMib— World Surf League (@wsl) October 1, 2018
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