The Aussie leaps into the World Title race with a gutsy win over Medina, while Jordy Smith claims Jeep Leaders' Jersey.
The former World Champion is slowly and steadily working his way up the Jeep Leaderboard.
The Top 4 World Title contenders moved toward finals day at the Billabong Pro Tahiti.
The frontrunners are still on fire at Teahupo'o, where competition will wrap Sunday.
The Californian looked sharp during his Round Three win against the Tahitian hero.
Despite only catching two waves the entire heat, Owen Wright earned a win over rookie Ian Gouveia.
The former champ was 30 seconds away from elimination before turning the heat in Round Three.
Kolohe Andino scores 7.67 in Round Three victory over Sebastian Zietz.
Filipe Toledo's Teahupo'o troubles continue, while Jordy Smith and Owen Wright survive Round Two scares.