Why Rio
Hosting a WSL event in Rio’s poor, polluted waves has its critics, but could it bring benefits to pro surfing in the long run?
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Joel Parkinson Hunting In Rio
“Instead of being hunted like I was last year as world Champ I’m back to hunting again, it feels good.”
John John Florence Wins Billabong Rio Pro, Parkinson Takes Ratings’ Lead
Florence, proved unstoppable on the final day of Billabong Rio Pro.
Fitzgibbons Wins Billabong Rio Pro, Closes World Title Gap
Australian Sally Fitzgibbon squeaked past Hawaiian Coco Ho in peaky one-to-three foot waves to take title.
Mick Fanning Gives Back to Rio’s Escola de Surf
Mick spent the morning with a unique group of visually-impaired and physically-disabled children.
Top Seeds Lead Opening Round at Billabong Rio Pro
At Arpoador the event’s top seeds dominated the clean two-to-four foot lefthanders.
Re-Seeded Draw for Billabong Rio Pro
With Kelly Slater (USA) and Dusty Payne (HAW) out, and Willian Cardoso (BRA) in things have been shuffled around.
Brazo Medina Beats Aussie Hall To Win Nike Lowers Pro
Medina got the best of an opening exchange against Hall and held the lead throughout the final.
World’s Best Surfers Ignite Round 1 of Billabong Rio Pro
After a week of lay-days, the world’s best surfers tore into the Billabong Rio Pro.
Local Surfers Continue to Dominate the Rip Curl MP Classic
Josh Kerr crowned champion of the Rip Curl MP Classic.
