It was a good ending to a long and emotionally draining year in which Beachley won her first world championship months before the season finale yesterday at Sunset .
To Beachley 's vast relief , Menczer placed third .
It was a good ending to a long and emotionally draining year in which Beachley won Beachley 's first world championship months before the season finale yesterday at Sunset .
To Beachley 's vast relief , Menczer placed third .