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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.

"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

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.

"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

"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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“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

"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

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..."