The young Brazilian crushes Slater's hope for a 12th World Title when he scores a late nine-pointer.
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In a historic triumph, Gabriel Medina (BRA) has won the 2014 World Championship. It is a first Title for Medina, and a first Title ever won by a Brazilian WCT surfer.
Medina's win came when Australian Mick Fanning (AUS) lost his heat in Round 5. Points were such that the Title was riding on Fanning's performance.
The young Brazilian crushes Slater's hope for a 12th World Title when he scores a late nine-pointer.
In the final minutes of the heat, the Aussie finds a perfect barrel for an 8.17 and the heat lead.
The titan of surf opens up about how staying motivated, being resilient and taking on fellow World Title contenders.
World No. 2 Mick Fanning (AUS) answers some tough questions during Day 10 of the Billabong Pipe Masters event window.