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Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Peter "Joli" Wilson

The Event That Kickstarted Mick Fanning's First Title Run

Peter "Joli" Wilson looks back at the 2007 Quiksilver pro, a historic event which kickstarted Mick Fanning's first World Title campaign

Dale Richards

Australia

Dale Richards

Australia

First season

2007 Men's CT
Age

36 Mar 2, 1988

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