The final 16 remaining surfers in the Ferrolterra Movistar Pantin Classic Presented by Billabong were decided during another day of changing conditions at the main event site of Pantin. Solid 6-8ft (2m) waves jacked up overnight allowing the international field of athletes the playing field they had been waiting for at this Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) sanctioned event. Standout performances were many as the men relished in the over-head conditions. Surprisingly the swell decreased rapidly through the afternoon session of competition which saw the quarter-finalists decided in the Cabreiroa Surfing Girls.
Gony Zubizarreta (Vigo, ESP) 25, ignited with a combined two-wave heat total of 18.04 out of a possible 20 in his first up heat this morning and then backed it up with another solid heat win in Round 4 to find himself in the final 16 competitors remaining in the event … Details
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Team USA raced to mx victory against the world’s top junior riders at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, Aug. 22-24, in Dardon Gueugnon, France.
The motorcycle racing event included motocross prodigies from 34 nations competing for both individual and team FIM World Championships.
American rider Jake Pinhancos took the victory in the 65cc class, Josh Mosiman was the top 85cc rider, finishing 11th overall, and Joey Savatgy placed second overall in the highly competitive 125cc class.
Teams were ranked based on the finishing positions of their highest-placed rider in each class, with the lowest score winning.
Team USA dominated the field with … Details
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Waikiki beach boys and legends of Hawaii surf were honored today at Duke’s OceanFest and a capacity summer crowd of visitors and kama’aina couldn’t get enough. From Ben Aipa to Jock Sutherland and Rory Russell, the Hawaiian Airlines Duke’s Legends Surf Classic was a lesson in history and classic style in one; while the C4 Waterman SUP Surf-Off and races showcased a favorite beach boy pastime with 21st century flair in their stand-up paddle (SUP) races and surf heats.
Both events were a fun flashback to a time when riding the waves was all about sharing the stoke and trying to out-do your friends.
Jock Sutherland, 61, is back in the limelight this week as … Details
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