It was the first time the Rip Curl World Surf League finals were decided its world champions in a one-day, winner-take-all format involving the top five women’s and men’s surfers based on the season points standings.
Olympic gold medalist and defending champion Carissa Moore of Honolulu won her fifth world title and Gabriel Medina of Brazil claimed his third during high surf at the Rip Curl World Surf League finals on Tuesday at Lower Trestles.
Australia’s Stephanie Gilmore lost the day’s first match, ending her shot at a record eighth women’s world title. Seven-time WSL champion Stephanie Gilmore of Australia waxes up her board before her match with Johanne Defay of France.Fans of seven-time WSL champion Stephanie Gilmore of Australia watch her match with Johanne Defay of France.
Sally Fitzgibbons of Australia thanks the crowd after she was defeated by Tatiana Weston-Webb of Brazil.
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