Caroline Marks hopes for her second consecutive title in the World Surf League

Olympic gold medalist and Melbourne Beach native Caroline Marks will attempt to win her second consecutive World Surf League title in the coming days when the Lexus WSL postseason Final 5 takes place at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California.

The one-day stepladder format will take place from September 6th to 14th, the day when the best swell rate for surfing is expected.

Marks is seeded No. 2 after finishing behind Caitlin Simmers of Oceanside, Calif., in the regular season. That's one spot higher than a year ago, when Marks won four straight half-hour heats from No. 3, including a sweep of Carissa Moore in a best-of-three title match.

“I'm really happy. Defending my title was a big goal of mine,” said Marks, who has a “home advantage” with her current residence in San Clemente.

“I feel like I've been on a real high after winning the gold medal at the Olympics, but I still feel like I still have work to do this year. There are two really big goals this year. I've achieved one and I still have one to go.”