The Fiji Pro was among the most exciting events of the 2015 season so far, as surf fans witnessed history when Owen Wright (AUS) scored two perfect heats in the same event.
But before the action, the contest also saw five consecutive lay days, giving the Top 34 a touch of island fever. The pros know how to handle downtime, but it also appeared to take its toll on a number of the surfers at the top of the Jeep Leaderboard.
In the end, though, it was impossible not to have fun in paradise -- not to mention blow minds in the process. The Top 34 battled the sun, the surf and each other to put on impressive performances that earned big scores and delighted their fans.
Don't miss the Top 34 continue the course at Stop No. 6, the J-Bay Open, beginning July 8 here and on the WSL App.
Flipbook: History Made in Fiji
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The Fiji Pro was among the most exciting events of the 2015 season so far, as surf fans witnessed history when Owen Wright (AUS) scored two perfect heats in the same event.
But before the action, the contest also saw five consecutive lay days, giving the Top 34 a touch of island fever. The pros know how to handle downtime, but it also appeared to take its toll on a number of the surfers at the top of the Jeep Leaderboard.
In the end, though, it was impossible not to have fun in paradise -- not to mention blow minds in the process. The Top 34 battled the sun, the surf and each other to put on impressive performances that earned big scores and delighted their fans.
Don't miss the Top 34 continue the course at Stop No. 6, the J-Bay Open, beginning July 8 here and on the WSL App.
Fiji Pro
The Australian became the first person ever to score two perfect heats in a single event.
The big man scored not one, but two perfect 20-point heats on his way to winning the Fiji event in 2015.
The world's best surfers are gathering in the South Pacific to meet up with some solid swell on the horizon. Get a head start of your Fiji
Don't miss the Fiji Pro on ABC's World of X Games July 4 at 2:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT.
The Aussie's performance in Fiji was nothing short of legendary. See what his shaper has to say about what he rode to victory.
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