Leading Australian surfer Ethan Ewing receives a death threat as Brazilian fans erupt over judging at the Surf Ranch Pro.
abc.net.au/news/australian-surfer-ethan-ewing-receives-death-threat/102411044Australian surfer Ethan Ewing has been told next month's World Surf League event in Brazil will be "your funeral".
Medina sent an open letter to the WSL complaining about the fairness of the judging, adding to growing claims the organisation has a set agenda against the "Brazilian Storm" that has dominated men's surfing in recent years. "This is very frustrating and threatens the growth of the sport. Fans and sponsors will not accept that this continues and, for the foreseeable future, will end up pulling away as they expect an equal and fair trial for the sport."Medina's letter stirred up Brazilian fans, who vented on the WSL's social media, targeting world number four Ewing."I'm saying again, here in Brazil, we will kill you. Saquarema will be your funeral.
They have also won three events this year, with Toledo winning at Sunset Beach, Joao Chianca winning in Portugal and Medina taking the Margaret River title, with Chianca and Toledo sitting two and three in the rankings.The WSL rejected the criticism and said Medina's comments were "unacceptable".
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