PEOPLE: How does that make you feel to see that? SURFERs Newsletter to receive stories like this straight to your inbox. CS: Do you think that you will alter your approach to surfing consequential waves because youre now a parent? When Keala Kennelly (43) began to surf professionally at the age of 17, she was one of the few female surfers to make a mark in big-wave surfing. I doubt that I am any good at surfing, I doubt that people respect me or my surfing and I doubt that I will ever do anything amazing in surfing again (Andy and I were very alike in this way). Doing these things is what makes me feel truly alive. Keala Kennelly was born on the 13th of August, 1978. Did you feel that Andy was present with you that trip? Three days later while riding in a memorial heat for Andy Irons during the Billabong Pro Men's WCT, Kennelly suffered a massive facial injury. PEOPLE: What drew you to big wave surfing? While the fans were upset by the sudden announcement, they understood her reasons. 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Big wave surfer, Keala Kennelly speaks on the unique format of the Red Bell Magnitude contest and the fight for women's equality in surfing. Keala Kennelly; Makani Adric; and Paige Alms. Everything Keala does is personal. Home Culture Chasing the Swell: An Interview with Surfer Keala Kennelly Culture Chasing the Swell: An Interview with Surfer Keala Kennelly (view on map). Building a new studio could help the industry double those revenues, Mayor Blangiardi said, Keala Kennelly on women making a historic splash at the Eddie this year. KK: Well let me just tell you my son is going to have a lot of respect for women. an editor/writer with Asiana Times for the better part of a year. So, to feel like I was living this lie was just crushing my soul and after so many years of that, it was just, "I can't do this anymore, this is actually going to kill me if I can't live my truth." So, that was just, it gave me a reason to leave the tour. While the event was a new beginning for someone, it also marked the end for someone else. DJ Keala Kennedy performs at the GBK Pre-ESPY Event at Luxe On Rodeo Drive on July 11, 2017 in Beverly Hills. My god father is Laird Hamilton, and Kala Alexander is like an uncle to me. Like brothers, they were her only peer role models. Big Wave Award paddle week, Keala Kennelly breaks down her Wipeout of the Year, and Sky Brown heroically back on a surfboard. But you can imagine my sheer delight, this Mother's Day morning, after I rubbed the sleep out of eyes, gathered iPhone, began my ritual of scrolling through the surf news and stumbled upon a feel-good story about Keala Kennelly, described in the piece as "The Best Female Surfer on Earth," and her current journey.Oh I am not suggesting that Kennelly is a mother, or that . The following excerpt is from Matt Georges Surfer magazine profile of Keala Kennelly. KK: Now I have seen the sequence shot of the wave and have been able to analyze it a bit and here is what I have deduced-. It is the second year in a row she won. You have blown the glass ceiling to bits. The way I get my confidence back when I feel like that is by doing something amazing again. Over and over he told me I couldnt go that day because it was too big for me. On Keala Kennelly's birthday. She is an actress, known for John from Cincinnati (2007), Blue Crush (2002) and Beyond the Break (2006). The confidence I have in myself does subside sometimes and I doubt myself. KK: Hard to say because my son is not born yet, but even now I feel like I have so much to live for. Because I am a woman in the world of professional surfing. Despite feeling a lack of confidence because of not being able to surf up to my level post injuries and surgery, I sucked it up and gave it my all #fullsend., Very Few Are Mentioning Kelly: New Age Surfers Spark Intense Debate About Next JAMM AQUINO /. Two lives lost in Makiki fire, a Vietnam War Veteran and an entertainer who raised a family together. And on November 4, 2010, just days after losing one of her best friends and heroes, Andy Irons . Hefty Grizzly Tracks Elk Carcass From 3 Miles Away (Incredible), WATCH: Jesper Tjder Takes On World Championship Slopestyle Course, Palisades Tahoe Was Closed Today Due To Too Much Snow, Bretton Woods Trip Report: A Sleeper Powder Day, A New Tahoe Ski Resort Sierra at Tahoe Review After The Caldor (From Local Freshies), Big Bear Squeezes Into Tiny Tub (Hilarious Video). Yeah, I know she doesnt look and act like some piece doing a pole dance at a strip club. [13], In 2016, she won the Pure Scot Barrel of the Year Award at the XXL Big Wave Awards for getting barreled at Teahupoo, Tahiti. Your incredible ambition and courage in the face of the largest mountains on offer from the ocean begs the question: What (and when) was your earliest memory of pushing yourself past that fear-limit that would have prevented you from dropping in on the first wave-of-consequence you encountered as a young surfer? It made me wonder about your close connection to Andy and I wondered if you had any thoughts of including his name (or middle name, if he has one) in the name you choose for your son? [5], In 2011, Kennelly chased one of the biggest swells to ever hit Teahupoo. It made me wonder about your close connection to Andy and I wondered if you had any thoughts of including his name (or middle name, if he has one) in the name you choose for your son? Trying to be something. PEOPLE: What were you feeling at the time? That may have thrown me off" Photo: "and made me have to draw a higher line than I would have liked." Shes taken horrible wipeouts; a two-wave hold-down in Tahiti. "This gust of wind came up the face of the wave and got under my board and just flipped it sideways," Kennelly, named Female Surfer of the Year by ESPN in 2002, recalls to PEOPLE. All alone. It seems to me that this was Andys swell a gift from him for you all during the contest. Later that same year (2016) she was nominated for an ESPY Award.[16]. We have got 40,000 cities covered worldwide, Discover Online Events - Attend from anywhere , PAULA FUGA ft. Trishnlei & DJ Keala Kennelly MARCH 4 - O'AHU, There is no photo available at this moment, We'll find event recommendations just for you. Did you feel that Andy was present with you that trip? Family, friends, being a haole-girl in Kauai, personality, surfing itself ? The confidence I have in myself does subside sometimes and I doubt myself. Andy and Bruce Irons were like my brothers growing up, so I had a lot to prove in order to impress those guys. CS: I recently met a gentleman who had a daughter that he named after you because of your courage and strength. Celebrate with an energized evening of music and merriment featuring a concert by Paula Fuga & Trishnlei, and special DJ sets by Keala Kennelly! Reels. Despite the harassment, the committee succeeded. . We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. Not in the sense that she avoids the spotlight or refuses to lay bare her innermost hues and shades, but rather, everything she does comes from a deep sense of self-creation. THIS IS MY OFFICIAL FB PAGE RUN BY ME :) For bookings and inquires. On 25th January 2023, Keala Kennelly shared the news of her retirement from the professional surfing world. Kennelly maintained a spot in the top 10 of the ASP rankings through 2007, with numerous top finishes and groundbreaking female performances. Your information has been successfully processed! A Norfolk Pine karate-chopped the house. ", "Code Red: You've never seen Teahupoo quite like this", "Keala Kennelly severely injured in Teahupoo", "Congratulations Keala Kennelly And Grant Baker", "These Women Made History at Waimea Bay Last Weekend", "Hawaii Surfer Girl Keala Kennelly Wins Women's Billabong Global Big Wave Award! Period. Instagram. Summing up the post note, she wrote, This might be my last great #send my body cant take this shit anymore. Keala Kennelly (born August 13, 1978) is a professional surfer, DJ, and actress from Kauai, Hawaii. She is now pursuing car Other professional surfers from Hawaii include Fred Hemmings, Jeremy Flores, and Pancho Sullivan. (For the record, we have no worries whatsoever that this photo . Keala Kennelly was . Do you have any idea how Keala Kennelly grew up? CS: What are the most important values you want to teach your son? Kennelly has always been an advocate of pushing ones limit, especially for women. They set the standard and I was just trying to keep up. Or is this something very personal for you that also happens to impact womens surfing? Kennelly was an alternate to participate in the 2016 edition, but 2023 marked the first bonafide lineup of women surfers. "But it's not really the award you want to win when you set out at the beginning of the season.". It was there, while on top of a 50-foot. That opened the floodgate for the local titta girls and then came that defining moment against the big Samoan transvestite; Keala never lost a fight. Think about that next time youre looking down your insecure noses at her. Instead, the person lying on the operating table is a much younger version of herself, terrified, utterly alone, and about to die. Honesty, integrity, bravery, kindness, compassion for others, pride in who he is, and above all to treat others the way he wants to be treated. On 12/21/2017 NICOLLE DESANTO filed a Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle lawsuit against LYELL KEALA KENNELLY. Photo: had the incident at Teahupoo played out differently. View Gallery. It was a scary one because it was a head injury, so close to my eye and so deep (to the bone). KK: I remember a time when I must have been about seven or eight years old. She is 5'6'' tall. Has it crossed your mind, at any time during this experience, that taking these risks is not worth it? See full bio Born: August 13, 1978 in Kauai, Hawaii, USA More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Photos 2 photos | 1 video Known For The deep, pulsating beat beneath the melody that keeps the tempo; the feeling of a heart beat pushing through a cacophony of noise. Hurricane Iniki, September 1992. PEOPLE: Do you feel you are your 100%, authentic self today? "It was a pretty regular looking wave. Im an admirer and so it was that I watched as Keala left the safety of her home and her life-love, Jane (who is pregnant with the pairs first child), in Hawaii to meet a massive swell in Tahiti. The wipeout was so forceful that the board practically "ripped [her leg] out of the hip socket," she says. Jack is first name and Mandanka is last name. There's already such a stereotype for female athletes. Because you guys have made it so damn hard for her to love anything. Ive had scary two wave hold-downs that make you think its all over. ACHIEVEMENTS: 2016 Keala Kennelly made history once again by becoming the first female ever invited to the prestigious Eddie Aikua Big Wave Event. It was a pretty regular looking wave. Video from Ken Kosada. It was there, while on top of a 50-foot wave, Kennelly was sent cartwheeling down the mountain of water after a blast of wind sent her board flying. Thank God for Andy and Bruce Irons. Justine Dupont, left, and Keala Kennelly rode a large wave during Sunday's Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Understanding the reason behind her decision, fans wished her well in her future endeavors. She would inspire future legends like Bianca . A Kauai-born surfer, she turned pro at the age of 17, is an ASP World Championship Tour veteran. KEALA KENNELLY, PRO SURFER. She did a stint on HBO's "John From Cincinnati" and has continued to put in . 695 talking about this. Keala Kennelly (b. She remembers that. CS: Do you think that you will alter your approach to surfing consequential waves because youre now a parent? Despite the initial wipeout, Kennelly is happy with her three waves in the second heat. ", "2014 XXL Big Wave Awards: Results and Rebuttals", "2016 Pure Scot Barrel Award Winner: Keala Kennelly", "Keala Kennelly the first woman to win open category at the Big Wave Awards", "2016 ESPY Awards: Best Action Sports Athletes nominees", "I'm Keala Kennelly and I'm a Surfer: Keala Kennelly at TEDxMalibu", "Gay surfer talks about the new surfing doc film, 'Out in the Line-Up', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Keala_Kennelly&oldid=1135736581, Two-time winner of Billabong Pro in Teahupoo; 2003 ASP Women's WCT Runner Up; 2003 Triple Crown Winner; Two-time winner of Billabong XXL Girls Performance Award; 2013 Inductee, Surfing Walk of Fame and Actions Sports Hall of Fame, This page was last edited on 26 January 2023, at 15:10. SURFER Magazine. She spent over a decade ranked in the top 10 in the world on the WSL World Championship Tour finishing runner up to the . PAULA FUGA ft. Trishnlei & DJ Keala Kennelly MARCH 4 - OAHU, https://www.seetickets.us/event/Paula-Fuga/530806, St. Patricks Day Events & Celebrations In USA 2023, Easter Weekend Activities in Honolulu 2023, HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS - RANG DE with SUNNY LEONE AND DRUMS SIVAMANI, Streetlow Magazine Lowrider Car Show and Concert, St. Patrick's Day - HHI to Savannah Ferry, 143 Kickback "A Night of Love, Karaoke & RnB", CENTERED PRESENTS | SAT, MARCH 18TH | JUST HER (ANJUNADEEP), PAW Patrol Live! Keala Kennelly's age is 44. The doctors were very concerned that I had cracked my skull, cheekbone or that I had injured my neck, so I was pretty stressed until the CT Scan results came back all good. HBO: JFC Cast & Crew: Keala Kennelly Surfer Mag: Keala Kennelly-The Naked Truth IMDB: Keala Kennelly My dad was going surfing on an outer reef in Kauai and I wanted to go with him really bad. 2021 Women's Ride Of The Year Kennelly Keala at Himalayas on December 2, 2020. The event witnessed one of the most unexpected plot twists when a lifeguard swooped into the tournament during his break and won the prize, along with millions of fans, with his exceptional skills. Late last week, Kennelly officially claimed the Womens Big Wave World Title for her incredible performance at the 2018 Jaws Challenge in Maui. Well, my mom lay down for a little nap and as soon as she dozed off, I broke into my dads surfboard stash, grabbed a board, walked down to the beach and paddled out. My dad was going surfing on an outer reef in Kauai and I wanted to go with him really bad. I just wanted to prove them wrong and I wanted to prove to myself that I could. With absolutely no help from you. Kennelly: It makes me really happy that athletes are not having a struggle as I did. Keala Kennelly retired from the ASP Women's World Tour in 2007, citing a lack of critical waves to keep her interested. in Venice Beach and opening for Boy Eats World at the Pacifico Beer Party at the US Open in July 2016. Keala Kennelly air dropped to the bottom of a 40-foot bomb, losing her feet halfway down and disappearing into the abyss. Keala Kennelly, winner of the inaugural Red Bull Magnitude Women's Big-Wave Contest, took off at a North Shore outer reef during this winter's competition. I dont want to sacrifice my life for this. Go-to place to discover events for more than 20M people globally. Getting ready for the Countdown Series events in Australia, Carissa Moore on the women's return to Teahupo'o and BWA Wipeout Week. I have taken much heavier wipeouts that have torn ligaments and kept me out of the water for months. There's a buzz going on around Teahupo'o at the moment that the contest could kick off tomorrow with the Women's heats. I weigh the risk and reward now. CS: Is this your worst surf-related injury? CS: The Hawaiian meaning of your name is the path or the road. I traveled for a bit, had to negotiate the foam-ball. Her first fight was with a boy. Took a hurricane to do it. Or does this just make you want to charge harder after surviving it? Period. If women's shortboarding were a song, Keala Kennelly would be the baseline. Some people are just not going to be accepting, not going to agree with you, but if you're living your truth, people will respect you. My name is Keala Kennelly and this is my website. I thought I was coming out, but the lip just clipped me in the head and threw me straight into the reef before I even realized what happened. She has to. Keala Kennelly (born August 13, 1978) is a professional surfer, DJ, and actress from Kauai, Hawaii. Its day seven for hospital workers on strike on Maui and Lanai. During that infamous 'Code Red' swell,[6] she displayed the best barrel-riding by a female at Teahupoo. PEOPLE: And one of the companies sponsoring you today is Flex. Her aggressive approach to catching waves was inspired by her upbringing, surfing with legends like Andy and Bruce Irons and Laird Hamilton in Kauai. Why is it important to get back up and keep charging? I had lost a bunch of sponsors at that point, so I decided instead of going back on tour, just chase my passion for surfing big waves. Unexpected. In an industry where a strong sense of self and a unique self-expression can be a detriment, she is proving that the opposite can also be true. This one seemed like a very typical wipeout, and I was completely shocked when I saw the amount of damage that was done. DJKK's style is a mix of tropical "feel good" house, tech house, deep house and 80s remix, indie dance/new disco and pop remixes. The fact that womens surfing gets to benefit from me trying to feed my passion is a really nice bonus and I am more than happy to help. If womens shortboarding were a song, Keala Kennelly would be the baseline. [14] This award made her the first woman to win at the Big Wave Awards in any open-gender category. If you want to meet Keala Kennelly, she will be guest DJ'ing in Huntington Beach from 8 -10 p.m. on Aug. 3 for the Surfer Magazine Girl Issue launch. CS: The Hawaiian meaning of your name is the path or the road. After spending a decade ranked in the top 10 on the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), Kennelly took a break from the tour in 2007 to explore her passions for acting and music, including a recurring role as a surfer in the 2007 series John from Cincinnati. Has it crossed your mind, at any time during this experience, that taking these risks is not worth it? He was gonna have to start over, so Kealas mom, free spirit that she called herself, up and split. By: Matt Lorelli, The Great Salt Lake is dying. In a spaceship. I try to be very calculated about the risks I take and try to be very realistic with myself about where my limits are. KK: I think it came from growing up in Kauai as a girl surrounded by nothing but strong male influences. I traveled for a bit, had to negotiate the foam-ball. The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd, # 30,Honolulu,HI,United States, Honolulu, United States. It was pretty much all Brian Kennelly had. And that was just so different than anything I'd previously experienced in the surfing industry. Photo: The next photo in this sequence is extremely graphic. I really think what happened at Teahupoo was more of a freak accident. Professional Big Wave surfer who is known for competing in a variety of opens and surfing events. I was to stay home with my mom. She wore surf trunks and t-shirts and stayed a boy and stayed on the honor roll at school, enduring the hell that was Kapaa High School on the East Side. PEOPLE: You came out as a lesbian in the surfing community nearly two decades ago, can you tell us what that experience was like for you? person at heart with a curious mind, Aaradhana is someone who is always up for Peter "Joli" Wilson explains just what made the 2005 Billabong Pro Tahiti such a special moment in surfing history. As for Andy he is always with me. Announced as the winner of the barrel of the year award, the 37-year-old surfer Keala Kennelly whipped her arms around actor girlfriend Nikki DiSanto and drank her kisses with gusto. EXCERPT 2 COURTESY RED BULL. It's worse than Parko's foot. Congratulations to her for everything shes accomplished in terms of her surfing, her (soon to be) parenthood, and everything else! Make sure to enable it in your browser. Some of her famous releases are the albums PCD (2005) and Doll Domination (2008). CS: The wave that took you out seemed relatively normal by Teahupoo standards, but everyone knows that there is nothing normal about any wave at Teahupoo. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. CS: I think this scar may officially be your greatest Badge of Courage. So when I got on the tour, I was so freaking nervous because I inherently knew I was gay. CS: What are the most important values you want to teach your son? Paige Alms got obliterated by a warping mass of water. My son Kekoa got to meet Andy's son Axel at Pinetrees yesterday. I was to stay home with my mom. It was pretty much all Brian Kennelly had. Kennelly: Even before I got on tour, it was already very well known that it was not okay to be out, it was not okay to be a lesbian. Then I had a few sponsors drop me and so, that was just more confirmation that it wasn't okay. I took off and it kind of had a bit of bump that kept me from pulling into the barrel straight away." So, yeah, even though she was close to Brian, her dad, who taught her how to surf, she pretty much had to raise herself with no girls in her life. Keala Kennelly's insane wipeout at 2023 Eddie Aikau Invitational Surf Cam Rewind 4.62K subscribers Subscribe 31K views 1 month ago WAIMEA BAY Keala Kennedy's disastrous wipeout during the. It's no surprise that Keala is also a DJ, a mixologist of sound, finding the right beats to marry for dancing crowds. Shes ridden deep at Pipeline, just like youbetter than you. It was about 6-8ft Hawaiian (12-16ft faces) and I was definitely intimidated, but I was also stoked to be out there. As tempted as I might be to honor Andy by including his name when I name my son I feel like that name belongs to Andys son and Andys son alone. She has played internationally at venues in Australia, France, South Africa, England, and Spain as well as domestically in Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and San Diego. Keala Kennelly, Actress: John from Cincinnati. Photo: Joli. Shes won contests at Teahupoo. Keala Kennelly, the first-ever women't big-wave event winner. Keala Kennelly is a professional surfer, DJ, and actress from Kauai, Hawaii. I had to make some adjustments and then saw that the next section was going to throw, so I bottom-turned and parked it in the barrel. Keala Kennelly was born on August 13, 1978 in Kauai, Hawaii, USA. Moore is going to put on a show in the water at Tokyo. This included a 2nd-place finish at the Billabong Pro Maui, a team gold medal at the 2007 Summer X Games, and a record-setting ride in 2005 as the first-ever woman to tow in at Teahupoo. Besides these two acting roles, she has appeared as herself in a number of documentaries, including 7 Girls (2001) and Step Into Liquid (2003). So she dressed like them and talked like them and tried her best to surf like them; actually beat them both in amateur contests at Pine Trees. I had to make some adjustments and then saw that the next section was going to throw, so I bottom-turned and parked it in the barrel. When it was over though, I felt good and triumphant and my dad and I paddled back to the beach high-fiving and laughing. She is now pursuing careers as a DJ and actress while . How do you stoke this feeling if/when it subsides? Your top local headlines for Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Keala came home from school one day and there was a "Dear John" letter for her on the bed. Kennelly began her acting career with a role in the 2002 film, Blue Crush, and later landed a recurring role on the 2007 HBO series, John from Cincinnati. Time KK: When Andys wife Lyndie named Andys son Andy Axel Irons I thought that was perfect. I weigh the risk and reward now. Shes earned her stay here on earthall 24 yearsThe hard way. Photo: "It threw me straight into the reef before I even realized what happened." Talking about her final event in the caption, the 44-year-old wrote, Being able to participate in the @theeddieaikau invitational was a once in a lifetime opportunity. This year's event marked the first time women competed in The Eddie's 39-year history, catching monster waves that exceeded 50-foot at Waimea Bay. Eddie Winner. CS: Where does your fire and determination come from? So, it's worth it. [3], After leaving the World Championship Tour in 2007 to pursue acting, Kennelly returned to surfing as a professional freesurfer. KK: When Andys wife Lyndie named Andys son Andy Axel Irons I thought that was perfect. 17hr ago Ski News. As unlucky as I was to collide with the reef face first, all things considered I am pretty lucky. He has a B.A. Born and raised in the beautiful Hawaiian islands, Keala is one of the best female surfers in the world and arguably the best female big wave surfer on the planet. As the weeks went by, Kennelly says she developed pain in her labrum (hip) caused by the board yanking the leash attached to her leg during the wipeout. share. One of them was Hawaiian waterwoman Keala Kennelly, who's blazed more trails, caught more grief, endured more beatings, tolerated more politics, and done more than any other person this century. They set the standard and I was just trying to keep up. So, it's really nice to see that attitude change. 2021 Women's Ride Of The Year Nominee: Keala Kennelly At Himalayas 16 seconds Keala Kennelly Talks Equality In Women's Surfing, Charging Teahupo'o And Competing Against The Irons Brothers 86 minutes It's Big Wave Award Paddle Week, And Jaws Stole The Show 2 minutes Four-Time World Champ Carissa Moore On A Return To Teahupo'o 3 minutes It got to a point where I didn't care what the cost was, I couldn't live like this. "They say a picture is worth a thousand words. tweet. Even though she only scored a 3 on the wave that won her the title, it was an incredible feat that she survived at all. KK: This could be the worst wipeout of my life but it didnt feel that way when it was happening. Andrea Moller, Keala Kennelly, Justine Dupont, Emily Erickson, Makani Adric and Paige Alms were the six women who competed alongside 34 male invitees. Keala Kennelly Pushes Her Son Into His First Wave 5,648 views Dec 8, 2014 22 Dislike Share Save 533DZ Foundation 167 subscribers Keala Kennelly comes home to family on Kauai and pushes. pin. But Kennelly who runs AKKTIVE, a women's board shorts company is used to facing obstacles and succeeding in the face of adversity. One such surfer is Keala Kennelly, who marked the end of her professional surfing career with this tournament. Am I going to go back?" Key Life Moments and Career Achievements Keala Kennelly was born on August 13, 1978, in Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii. If it looks dangerous to me and I am not feeling it I dont go. She is an actress, known for John from Cincinnati (2007), Blue Crush (2002) and Beyond the Break (2006). I think he wanted to send me straight in but after that long paddle I wasnt going to be happy unless I caught some waves. So, I was absolutely terrified and I spent the majority of my time on the pro circuit in the closet and just completely terrified to come out completely terrified to get outed, that I was going to lose my sponsors. I'm just a really honest person, I'm a really genuine, authentic person. As unlucky as I was to collide with the reef face first, all things considered I am pretty lucky. A post shared by Keala Kennelly . Andrea Moller made it two-thirds of the way down her wave before hitting a bump and cartwheeling. You can hear the entirety of her speech below. Do you keep this in mind when taking on such challenges? sms. 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