Jordy Smith (ZAF) getting into the zone. ASP/ Dunbar
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John John Florence (HAW) top scored during round three. ASP/ Dunbar
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Taj Burrow (AUS) playing contortionist. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Mick Fanning (AUS) slides into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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Joel Parkinson (AUS) sidelined in third place during round three. ASP/ Dunbar
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Joel Parkinson (AUS) placed third during round four. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Kolohe Andino (USA) was schooled by Jordy Smith in Round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Jordy Smith (ZAF) posted a pair of excellent rides to defeat Kolohe Andino. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Kolohe Andino (USA) eliminated during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Jordy Smith (ZAF) posted a near perfect 9.27 to advnce into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kolohe Andino (USA) eliminated by Jordy Smith (ZAF) in round three. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / DanielSmorigo
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Ipanema Rio de Janeiro
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- WSL / DanielSmorigo
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Leblon,Ipanema e Arpoador Rio de Janeiro
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Owen Wright (AUS) eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Adam melling (AUS) posted the highest wave score of the day a near perfect 9 point ride. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) unfortunate to be eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Kolohe Andino (USA) advanced into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) attacks his board in frustration. ASP/ Dunbar
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CJ Hobgood (USA) goes down during round two. ASP/ Dunbar
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John John Florence of Oahu, Hawaii (pictured) dominated his round four heat at the Billabong Rio Pro, top scoring with a 17.73 (out of 20.00) to advance directly into the quarterfinals on Tuesday May 15, 2012.Florence defeated Julian Wilson (AUS) and Taj Burrow (AUS) posting a pair of excellent barrel rides including a near perfect 9.63 (out of 10.00).
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- WSL / Matt Dunbar/ ASP Handout
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Alejo Muniz of Brasil (pictured) advanced into the quarterfinals of the Billabong Rio Pro on Tuesday May 15, 2012.Muniz was in sensational form taking down seasoned ASP World Tour campaigners 2X ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS) and Joel Parkinson (AUS).
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Patrick Guduaskas (USA) narrowly advanced into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Patrick Gudauskas (USA) advanced into round three. ASP/Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Taylor Knox (USA) eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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Fred Patacchia Jnr (HAW) prepares for his round two clash. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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John John Florence (HAW) not affraid to pull in, in the dredging beach break posting a sensational round 2 victory. ASP/ Kirstin
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Mick Fanning (AUS) came down to watch some of the action despite only surfing in round three. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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New swell arrives for Round 2 ASP/ Kirstin
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Michel Bourez (PYF) setting up for some tube time. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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A local Barra special needs child meets his surfing idol. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Mick Fanning cheers for one of the special needs children learning to surf. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Mick Fanning (AUS) showing his support. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Mick Fanning (AUS) dedicating his time to the local community. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Mick Fanning (AUS) stoked to hang out with some local kids for a morning. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Jeremy Flores (FRA) advanced in first place during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Kolohe Andino (USA) place second during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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John John Florence (HAW) relegated to third place during round one. ASP/ Dunbar
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Adam Melling (AUS) placed second behind Alejo Muniz during round one. ASP/ Dunbar
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Adam Melling (AUS) driving off the bottom at Aproador. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Miguel Pupo (BRA) secured a convincing round one victory. ASP/ Kirstin
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Alejo Muniz (BRA) took a well deserved heat win during round one. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Tiago Pires (PRT) was narrowly relegated to second place during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Mick Fanning (AUS) was in blistering form during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Despite posting an excellent 8 point ride in round one Travis Logie (RSA) could not find the back up score he needed to advance into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Adrian Buchan (AUS) secured a convincing round one victory with 15.00 out of 20.00. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) takes to the air during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) ASP/Dunbar
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Julian Wilson (AUS) top scored on the opening day of competition. ASP/ Dunbar
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Fred Patacchia Jnr (HAW). ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Adriano De SOuza (BRA) in great form winning his round one heat. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jordy Smith (ZAF) advanced in first place. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Owen Wright (AUS) advanced in first place. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Owen Wright (AUS) in scintillating form on his forehand. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Owen Wright (AUS) tearing Aproador apart on his forehand. ASP/ Kirstin
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Taj Burrow (AUS) advanced in first place adn will surf again in round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Jordy SMith (ZAF) advanced in first place. ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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CJ Hobgood (USA) looking sharp on his forehand. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Jadson Andre (BRA) keeps the crowds entertained during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Owen WRight (AUS) pre heat focus. ASP/ Kirstin
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Aproador ASP/ Dunbar
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- WSL / DanielSmorigo
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Jordy Smith advances into round three.
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- WSL / DanielSmorigo
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Mick Fanning securing an easy Round 1 victory.
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- WSL / DanielSmorigo
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Mick Fanning
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- WSL / DanielSmorigo
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Taj Burrow placed third.
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- WSL / DanielSmorigo
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Postinho Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro
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Kolohe Andino (USA). ASP/ Dunbar
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Jordy Smith punts his way into round three. ASP/ Smorigo.
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Felipe Toledo (BRA). ASP/ Smorigo
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ASP/ Smorigo
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Michel Bourez (PYF) setting up for some tube time. ASP/ Dunbar
Photos of 2012 Billabong Rio Pro