After defeating Jordy Smith in the Final, the Brazilian wins the Oi Rio Pro in front of his hometown crowd.
In an epic clash in pumping conditions at the Oi Rio Pro, Filipe Toledo got Kelly Slater back to earn a spot in the Quarterfinals.
With eliminations underway, surfers gear up for the Round of 16 in sizable conditions at the Oi Rio Pro.
Nine hours of competition is completed on the second day of the waiting period at the Oi Rio Pro. The WSL desk crew breaks it down.
Adriano de Souza, Deivid Silva, Conner Coffin, Jordy Smith and Wade Carmichael impress on day two of the Oi Rio Pro.
Sitting at No. 5 on the Jeep Leaderboard, Smith advances to the Round of 16 with the highest heat total of the day at 15.83 (7.50 + 8.33).
There's plenty of swell at Saquarema and the Oi Rio Pro is called on for the second day of the waiting period.
The Brazilian Storm isn't holding back at the Oi Rio Pro with Silvana Lima, Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo and Italo Ferreira all climbing.
John John Florence, Carissa Moore, Filipe Toledo, Courtney Conlogue, and Yago Dora shine on Opening Day in Rio.