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Provisional Olympic qualifiers at the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters © WSL / Ed Sloane

2020 Tokyo Olympics Officially Postponed

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"... the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021, to safeguard the health of the athletes, everybody involved in the Olympic Games and the international community." – International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee.
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Team World at the Inaugural WSL Founders' Cup. L-R Kanoa Igarashi, Paige Hareb, Jordy Smith, Bianca Buitentag, Michel Bourez

Team World Wins Inaugural WSL Founders' Cup

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What a weekend, what an event. Congratulations! To Team World, Bianca Buitentag, Paige Hareb, Michel Bourez and Kanoa Igarashi, led by Jordy Smith as team captain.

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Matt 'Wilko' Wilkinson Wins 2017 Outerknown Fiji Pro

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Matt 'Wilko' Wilkinson Wins 2017 Outerknown Fiji Pro © WSL / Ed Sloane

"I think the difference has been his (Wilko's) rail work. He's always been good in the barrel, and his backhand is lethal, but this year he's really been focusing on the forehand turns, and it's really paying off." – Martin Potter

Photo © WSL / Ed Sloane

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John John Florence Wins Drug Aware Margaret River Pro

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John John Florence & Kolohe Andino - 2017 Drug Aware Margaret River Pro

Reigning WSL Champion John John Florence (HAW) claimed victory today at the second stop of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro, after defeating Kolohe Andino (USA) in the Final.

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Michel Bourez Wins Billabong Pipe Masters

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Michel Bourez Wins 2016 Billabong Pipe Masters

"I still don't believe it... "I'm just going to regroup and have a really big party tonight. I'm super tired but the year's over now. This is huge for me." — Michel Bourez

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Filipe Toledo Wins Vans US Open of Surfing

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Filipe Toledo | Vans US Open of Surfing 2016

"I had an amazing week and this win is for all my family, friends, and fans that support me so much" - Filipe Toledo

Photo © Hurley

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Shred Show x Mark Price - Firewire's Success, Kelly Slater & More

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Mark Price, CEO of Firewire Surfboards

An indepth interview with Firewire CEO, Mark Price - Firewire Surboards, Slater Designs and more...

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Congrats Gabriel & Julian!

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“This means everything in the world to me, and it means so much to the people of Brazil. I’m having trouble believing this. You know how you have a dream? Well I just reached it!” - Gabriel Medina

Photo: Nishimura

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Michel Bourez Wins Vans World Cup of Surfing

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"It took a lot to get that win today, but I just tried to stay positive and tell myself that there's always a chance and an opportunity. I really wanted to come here and get a big result so I can finish the year really well." - Michel Bourez

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Michel Bourez Talks World Title

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 Michel Bourez - Fiji Pro 2014 | © Ryan Miller

Two wins and a third has the radical Tahitian as a major title contender at the tour’s midway point.

"I took the year differently. I lost the pressure and looked at the results. When you relax, you think less. And when you think less, you make less mistakes..."

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