Taj Burrow and Adam Melling spent a lay day at North Stradbroke island -- aka Straddie -- during the 2016 Gold Coast Pro.
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Mick Fanning congratulates Kolohe Andino after Round 3.
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John John Florence suits up for Round 4.
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Mick Fanning and John John Florence wish each other luck.
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A crowd gathers at Snapper Rocks to watch the drama unfold.
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Filipe Toledo takes a moment to himself.
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Filipe Toledo pulling off a dramatic maneuver in Round 3.
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Filipe Toledo during Round 3.
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Conner Coffin strategizing in the athlete's area.
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Kolohe Andino greeting has fans after his Round 3 victory.
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Mikey Wright
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Conner Coffin after his Round 3 victory.
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Adriano de Souza's last minute prayers.
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Joel Parkinson keeping it fun.
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Tyler Wright and Matt Wilkinson winners of the Roxy and Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.
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Tyler Wright and Matt Wilkinson winners of the Roxy and Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.
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Matt Wilkinson of Australia (pictured) celebrating his victory at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast on Wednesday March 16, 2016. PHOTO: WSL/ Kirstin This is a hand-out image from the World Surf League and is royalty free for editorial use only, no commercial rights granted. The copyright is owned by World Surf League. Sale or license of the images is prohibited. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Matt Wilkinson
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Matt Wilkinson the 2016 Quiksilver Pro Winner.
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Matt Wilkinson winning the Final.
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Matt Wilkinson winning the Final.
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Kolohe Andino placed second in the final.
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Kolohe Andino placed second in the final.
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Kolohe Andino placed second in the final.
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Winners of the Gold Coast events.
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Matt Wilkinson, 2016 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast winner!
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Kolohe Andino advancing into the Final.
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Kolohe Andino advancing into the Final.
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Kolohe Andino advancing into the Final.
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Filipe Toledo being taken to medics after his Semifinal injury.
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Stuart Kennedy was eliminated in the Semifinals.
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Filipe Toledo was injured after an awkward landing during the Semis.
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Matt Wilkinson winning his Semifinal heat.
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Matt Wilkinson winning his Quarterfinal heat.
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Filipe Toledo winning his Quarterfinal heat.
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Stu Kennedy winning his Quarterfinal.
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Stu Kennedy winning his Quarterfinal over John John Florence.
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Stu Kennedy winning his Quarterfinal.
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Stu Kennedy winning his Quarterfinal heat.
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Stu Kennedy heading out for his Quarterfinal.
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John John Florence placed second in his Quarterfinal.
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John John Florence finished equal fifth.
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Adriano de Souza finished equal fifth.
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Adrian Buchan placed second in his Quarterfinal.
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Kolohe Andino feeling strong after winning his Quarterfinal heat.
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Stuart Kennedy lets loose after a heat-winning Hail Mary.
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Stuart Kennedy winning his Quarterfinal heat.
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Kolohe Andino during the Quarterfinals.
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Kolohe Andino winning his Quarterfinal heat.
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Filipe Toledo during the Quarterfinals.
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Joel Parkinson was eliminated in the Quarterfinals.
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Adriano de Souza during the Quarterfinals.
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Matt Wilkinson advancing into the Semis.
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Matt Wilkinson during the Quarterfinals.
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Matt Wilkinson winning his Quarterfinal heat.
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Adriano de Souza was eliminated in the Quarterfinals.
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Filipe Toledo winning his Quarterfinal heat.
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Stu Kennedy and shaper Daniel Thomson.
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Ace Buchan says he's in a good place heading into 2016.
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Stuart Kennedy into the Quarters.
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Stuart Kennedy winning his Round 5 heat.
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Stuart Kennedy during Round 5.
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Ace Buchan winning his Round 5 heat.
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Kanoa Igarashi was eliminated in Round 5.
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Sebastian Zietz placed second in his Round 5 heat.
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Sebastian Zietz placed second in his Round 5 heat.
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Stu Kennedy advancing to the Quarter Finals.
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Adriano de Souza claiming his ride during Round 5.
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Adriano de Souza during Round 5.
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Conner Coffin during Round 5.
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Joel Parkinson after his Round 5 victory.
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Joel Parkinson during Round 5.
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Courtney Conlogue winning her Quarterfinal heat.
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Caio Ibelli and Joel Parkinson came in after the second restart of their Round 5 heat only to hustle back out when the hooter rang moments later.
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Lineup
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Lineup
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Joel Parkinson and Caio Ibelli after their Round 5 matchup.
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Kanoa Igarashi during Round 5.
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John John Florence winning his Round 4 heat.
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Caio Ibelli during Round 5.
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Adriano De Souza warming up for Round 5.
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Taj Burrow and Adam Melling spent a lay day at North Stradbroke island -- aka Straddie -- during the 2016 Gold Coast Pro.
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