Official Event Site
May 7 - 18, 2014
Barra da Tijuca: Rio de Janerio, Brazil
PRIZE MONEY: $250,000
TIME DIFFERENCE: GMT - 3
COORDINATES: 22°54′30″S 43°11′47″W
BAGGAGE CLAIM: Rio de Janeiro International, Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
TRANSPORTATION: If you're planning to go rental be sure to pack a protective talisman because the highways here are terrifying. If you're not in the mood for a thrill ride there are plenty of taxis available to take you to your final destination.
ATTITUDE: The Brazilians are rabid surfing fanatics, so prepare to be worshipped. Everyone from Capoeira instructors to frothing junior champions prowl the lineups in search of waves, and the punchy beachbreaks boasted by the region play host to a proud surfing community that is as passionate about the sport as it is its homeland.
THE WAVE: The 2014 Billabong Rio Women's Pro boasts three locations, with the primary event site being the rippable beachbreak of Barra da Tijuca. Backup sites include a lefthand point by the name of Praia da Arpoador and a more sheltered third wave named Canto do Recreio, a solid option if the winds at the aforementioned breaks aren't cooperating.
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From Oz to Brazil, the ASP Women's World Championship Tour finds its way to stop No. 4 of 10 where pressures run as high as the boards fly.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Throughout the 2011 Rio Pro,
Carissa Moore (HAW) went from mid-range scores to better and best, taking home the title.
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Moore, two years separated from her first WTC event, took home to Rio Pro title in 2011.
- WSL
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At the
Rio Women's Pro in 2012 Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) ran up the scoreboard with a Perfect 10 in the Round 4, followed by two 9.7s in the her Quarters and Semis heats. But her scores cooled off at the worst time: in the Finals.
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Fitzgibbons was back in 2012 with a vengeance, taking out Moore and top-ranked
Tyler Wright (AUS) on her way to earning the event's top honors.
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After falling in the Finals last year, Fitzgibbons' comeback was a real thrill.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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In her first run at
Rio in 2013, then-rookie
Bianca Buitendag (ZAF) came out slamming, registering solid marks before being knocked out in the Semis by the event's eventual victor.
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Tyler Wright (AUS) scored a fantastic heat total of 17.80 in the 2013 Rio Women's Pro final, solidifying the win and her place as one of the top WTC Women's surfers.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Wright will head to Brazil with high hopes of recreating this moment.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
PERKS: Fun waves, amazing food, fun nightlife, rich culture and beautiful people. What more could you want?
PERILS: To say it's tough to get a wave here is an understatement. The Brazilians are fiery and determined, in and out of the water, and it's not a strange sight so see hoards of people paddle-battling for even the smallest of scraps.
APRES SURF: The iconic Cristo Redentor sits atop Corcovado mountain, offering stunning panoramic views of Rio. A tram ride up the Sugarloaf offers more breathtaking views of the South American coastline. Looking for some evening adventure? Rio is renowned for its nightlife and if you spend enough time in Brazil you'll quickly learn why. Things don't get truly underway until the early hours of the morning though, so plan accordingly.
ASP WORLD TOUR HISTORY: Brazil has played host to a bevy of women's ASP World Tour events over the years and now, with the move to Rio de Janiero, the Rio Women's Pro will run in conjunction with the counterpart men's ASP World Tour event for the fourth consecutive year.
PAST EVENT CHAMPIONS:
2013: Tyler Wright (AUS)
2012: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS)
2011: Carissa Moore (HAW)
Rio Women's Pro Event Guide
WSL
Official Event Site
May 7 - 18, 2014
Barra da Tijuca: Rio de Janerio, Brazil
PRIZE MONEY: $250,000
TIME DIFFERENCE: GMT - 3
COORDINATES: 22°54′30″S 43°11′47″W
BAGGAGE CLAIM: Rio de Janeiro International, Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
TRANSPORTATION: If you're planning to go rental be sure to pack a protective talisman because the highways here are terrifying. If you're not in the mood for a thrill ride there are plenty of taxis available to take you to your final destination.
ATTITUDE: The Brazilians are rabid surfing fanatics, so prepare to be worshipped. Everyone from Capoeira instructors to frothing junior champions prowl the lineups in search of waves, and the punchy beachbreaks boasted by the region play host to a proud surfing community that is as passionate about the sport as it is its homeland.
THE WAVE: The 2014 Billabong Rio Women's Pro boasts three locations, with the primary event site being the rippable beachbreak of Barra da Tijuca. Backup sites include a lefthand point by the name of Praia da Arpoador and a more sheltered third wave named Canto do Recreio, a solid option if the winds at the aforementioned breaks aren't cooperating.
PERKS: Fun waves, amazing food, fun nightlife, rich culture and beautiful people. What more could you want?
PERILS: To say it's tough to get a wave here is an understatement. The Brazilians are fiery and determined, in and out of the water, and it's not a strange sight so see hoards of people paddle-battling for even the smallest of scraps.
APRES SURF: The iconic Cristo Redentor sits atop Corcovado mountain, offering stunning panoramic views of Rio. A tram ride up the Sugarloaf offers more breathtaking views of the South American coastline. Looking for some evening adventure? Rio is renowned for its nightlife and if you spend enough time in Brazil you'll quickly learn why. Things don't get truly underway until the early hours of the morning though, so plan accordingly.
ASP WORLD TOUR HISTORY: Brazil has played host to a bevy of women's ASP World Tour events over the years and now, with the move to Rio de Janiero, the Rio Women's Pro will run in conjunction with the counterpart men's ASP World Tour event for the fourth consecutive year.
PAST EVENT CHAMPIONS:
2013: Tyler Wright (AUS)
2012: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS)
2011: Carissa Moore (HAW)
Rio Women's Pro
A look back at the high-flying, high-scoring rides during the 2014 men's and women's elite competitions at Barra da Tijuca.
Tyler Wright's overtakes Nikki Van Dijk with a nine-point ride late in Quarterfinal 3.
Sally Fitzgibbons puts herself back in the race to the top of the podium in Rio with a nine-pointer.
Stop No. 5 on the Samsung Galaxy ASP WCT airs on ABC Sports.
Stop No. 4 on the Samsung Galaxy ASP World Championship Tour lands on American television this weekend.
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