Surf's up

Updated On May 17, 2012 05:02 pm IST
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John John Florence, of Hawaii, competes in the final of the Association of Surfing Professionals' men's 2012 ASP World Championship Tour at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP/Christophe Simon expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 17, 2012 05:02 pm IST

John John Florence, of Hawaii, competes in the final of the Association of Surfing Professionals' men's 2012 ASP World Championship Tour at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP/Christophe Simon

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Mick Fanning of Australia surfs during a quarter-final of the men's Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Billabong Rio Pro championship at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 17, 2012 05:02 pm IST

Mick Fanning of Australia surfs during a quarter-final of the men's Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Billabong Rio Pro championship at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

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John John Florence of Hawaii surfs during a semi-final of the men's Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Billabong Rio Pro championship at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 17, 2012 05:02 pm IST

John John Florence of Hawaii surfs during a semi-final of the men's Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Billabong Rio Pro championship at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

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Austalian Joel Parkinson rides a wave to finish second behind US John John Florence, of Hawaii, during the final of the Association of Surfing Professionals' men's 2012 ASP World Championship Tour at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP/Christophe Simon expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 17, 2012 05:02 pm IST

Austalian Joel Parkinson rides a wave to finish second behind US John John Florence, of Hawaii, during the final of the Association of Surfing Professionals' men's 2012 ASP World Championship Tour at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP/Christophe Simon

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John John Florence, of Hawaii, celebrates after winning the final of the Association of Surfing Professionals' men's 2012 ASP World Championship Tour at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP/Christophe Simon expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 17, 2012 05:02 pm IST

John John Florence, of Hawaii, celebrates after winning the final of the Association of Surfing Professionals' men's 2012 ASP World Championship Tour at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP/Christophe Simon

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US' surfer John John Florence, of Hawaii, right, celebrates winning the final, over Australia's Joel Parkinson, left, at the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Billabong Rio Pro surfing competition on Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 17, 2012 05:02 pm IST

US' surfer John John Florence, of Hawaii, right, celebrates winning the final, over Australia's Joel Parkinson, left, at the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Billabong Rio Pro surfing competition on Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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Josh Kerr of Australia flies over a wave during a semi-final of the men's Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Billabong Rio Pro championship at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 17, 2012 05:02 pm IST

Josh Kerr of Australia flies over a wave during a semi-final of the men's Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Billabong Rio Pro championship at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

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Australian Josh Kerr competes in the semifinal of the Association of Surfing Professionals' men's 2012 ASP World Championship Tour at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP PHOTO/Christophe SIMON expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 17, 2012 05:02 pm IST

Australian Josh Kerr competes in the semifinal of the Association of Surfing Professionals' men's 2012 ASP World Championship Tour at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AFP PHOTO/Christophe SIMON

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