Jordy Smith was at the top of his game coming into Margaret River in 2015, but a wipeout led to an injury, and his effort to hurry back compounded his problems. At his low point, Jordy feared he'd never be back. But hard work and a great team of rehab specialists had him back in the water in December. Now, fresh into the new season, Smith appears to be getting better with each heat, rekindling his fire for a world title run.
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