Woah hooo!!! Go Ella Williams. Did you know Ella Williams started surfing ever since she was born in 1995? She entered her first surf competition at the age of six, and came second overall. By 14 years old, she was competing in the boys division and defeating them. Often they were much older that her.
Ella did amazing, making it into the third round of surfing, but sadly she missed out by only one wave. But probably as you suspected, she was just happy to be there. Ella cheered on everyone, including her opponents.
Ella enjoyed every single second of her heats. Ella just knew that she had to be grateful, but she didn't have too because she already was.