Mick Fanning relaxed and playful at the season opener on the Gold Coast. Just ten months later and this laser focused, fiercely determined athlete would be hoisting a record third ASP World Title.
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"The goal every year is to win the World Title. That's what I am there to do." - Mick Fanning
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Fanning opened the 2013 season with an equal third place, losing to Kelly Slater in the Semifinals.
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Fanning went down in a barrel shootout against Slater, despite opening up with an impressive scoreline and an early lead, the Kirra local would ultimately fall short in the dying moments of the heat – 18.60 to 19.37.
And, while top seeds Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson found themselves eliminated in Round 3, Fanning looked flawless against Raoni Monteiro, advancing through three rounds of competition to land himself a spot in the Quarterfinals.
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Unfortunately for Fanning, an inspired performance by Adriano De Souza, in clean 6ft Bells, put the Australian's plans on ice and he was eliminated from the event with an equal fifth place finish. Photo: ASP/ Kirstin
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Heading into Rio as the World No. 2, Fanning was acutely aware of the impact a result could have on his 2013 World Title campaign.
The chase was well and truly on! Fanning's equal third place secured his Top 5 position and Kelly Slater was starting to feel the heat from his Australian rival.
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"It's been a tricky week, one where you've had your heart in your mouth the whole time. It would have been nice to go one better but I'm happy with another Semifinal result." - Mick Fanning.
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Fanning took his time warming up in Fiji, the quiet achiever producing just what he needed to see himself into his first Final of the 2013 season.
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Fanning's incredible backhand barrel riding in pumping 6-8ft Cloudbreak saw I'm place second to Kelly Slater in the Final.
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"I started off with a 9.2 only to look back as see Kelly Slater doing the Jesus Christ on the one behind it. When Kelly didn't get a ten on his first wave, I thought I was still in it but then he shut the door." - Mick Fanning.
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Mick honours the Gods in Bali prior to the Oakley Pro.
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Well suited to the racy Keramas walls, Mick was fired up and surfed seamlessly into the Quarterfinals.
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Although Fanning placed equal fifth, losing to Michel Bourez in the Quarterfinals, he moved to Number 1 in the World Title Race.
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A true sportsman, Mick congratulates his best mate Joel Parkinson on the win.
"The big picture is going well. Another Semifinal? I can't be disappointed with that."
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The Hurley Pro Trestles saw Fanning post a loss to Travis Logie in Round 3 marking his worst result of the season.
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With Kelly Slater eliminated in Round 2, Fanning was back in the No. 1 position going into the next events in Europe.
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Fanning consecutively out surfed his opponents including Hawaiian phenomenon John John Florence (HAW) 20 and Joel Parkinson on his way to the Final
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In the Final, he quickly found himself backed up against the wall with Gabriel Medina in the lead. The two-time World Champion stuck to his game plan and attacked a bumpy righthander with all his power to scalp an excellent 8.83 and steal the show.
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Fanning's first event win of the 2013 season cemented his No. 1 position the rankings.
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With a historic fourth win at the Quiksilver Pro France Fanning has become the most decorated surfer of the event’s 12-year history.
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After the shock elimination of Kelly Slater by wildcard Frederico Morais during Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Fanning, demonstrated his signature speed and power to advance into the third round.
"It's a bit frustrating but I'm stoked I made some points here and it puts me in a better position going into Pipe."
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Disappointment aside, Mick congratulates his good mate Kai Otton who would go on to win his first ever WCT.
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Entering in the final stop on the 2013 ASP World Championship tour, the Billabong Pipe Masters, Fanning would need a Semifinal or better to clinch the title.
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The elements came together for one of the most historic days in pro surfing history.
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Fanning's last minute heroics in both Round 5 against CJ Hobgood and the Quarterfinals against Yadin Nicol, sealed his campaign for this year's ASP World Title over Kelly Slater.
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"It wasn't easy. If you want to win a world title you have to put it all on the line." - Mick Fanning
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"I got a roll in off second reef and it set up for a really great section. The wave came through at the right time and that was definitely a magic moment for me." - Mick Fanning.
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"The World Title is something that takes a whole year, but sometimes it can feel like it boils down to the final day and the final heats. To win on a day like this at Pipeline makes it that much more special."
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"I was happy with one title and I was overwhelmed with two. With three? I don’t have words for that.†- Mick Fanning
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“I’ve never put myself in the same circles as Tom Curren and Andy Irons. Tom (Curren) is such an enigma and was so instrumental to injecting style into our sport. Andy (Irons)…what hasn’t been said about Andy? He was such a legend and he was such a good friend. I’m honored to be a part of this group." - Mick Fanning
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Congratulations 3X ASP World Champion Mick Fanning.
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Mick Fanning relaxed and playful at the season opener on the Gold Coast. Just ten months later and this laser focused, fiercely determined athlete would be hoisting a record third ASP World Title.
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Mick Fanning relaxed and playful at the season opener on the Gold Coast. Just ten months later and this laser focused, fiercely determined athlete would be hoisting a record third ASP World Title.
"The goal every year is to win the World Title. That's what I am there to do." - Mick Fanning
Fanning opened the 2013 season with an equal third place, losing to Kelly Slater in the Semifinals.
Fanning went down in a barrel shootout against Slater, despite opening up with an impressive scoreline and an early lead, the Kirra local would ultimately fall short in the dying moments of the heat – 18.60 to 19.37.
“It’s a tough way to go out but you can’t be too upset when you put together a heat like that. Kelly just did his ‘Kelly Thing’ and got that incredible 10 and really put himself back in the hunt.†- Mick Fanning. Photo: © ASP/ Kirstin
Fanning's start to the Rip Curl Pro Bells looked promising. After a seamless Round 1 victory, things were starting to take shape for the World No. 3. Photo: © ASP/ Robertson
And, while top seeds Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson found themselves eliminated in Round 3, Fanning looked flawless against Raoni Monteiro, advancing through three rounds of competition to land himself a spot in the Quarterfinals.
Unfortunately for Fanning, an inspired performance by Adriano De Souza, in clean 6ft Bells, put the Australian's plans on ice and he was eliminated from the event with an equal fifth place finish. Photo: ASP/ Kirstin
Heading into Rio as the World No. 2, Fanning was acutely aware of the impact a result could have on his 2013 World Title campaign.
The Australian matched his Billabong Rio Pro result from 2012 with a Semifinals finish. Looking deadly in his Quarterfinal heat, Fanning posted a victory over ASP WCT rookie Sebastian Zietz but was unable to find his rhythm against Jordy Smith in their Semifinals clash. Photo: © ASP/ Kirstin
The chase was well and truly on! Fanning's equal third place secured his Top 5 position and Kelly Slater was starting to feel the heat from his Australian rival.
"It's been a tricky week, one where you've had your heart in your mouth the whole time. It would have been nice to go one better but I'm happy with another Semifinal result." - Mick Fanning.
Fanning took his time warming up in Fiji, the quiet achiever producing just what he needed to see himself into his first Final of the 2013 season.
Fanning's incredible backhand barrel riding in pumping 6-8ft Cloudbreak saw I'm place second to Kelly Slater in the Final.
"I started off with a 9.2 only to look back as see Kelly Slater doing the Jesus Christ on the one behind it. When Kelly didn't get a ten on his first wave, I thought I was still in it but then he shut the door." - Mick Fanning.
Mick honours the Gods in Bali prior to the Oakley Pro.
Well suited to the racy Keramas walls, Mick was fired up and surfed seamlessly into the Quarterfinals.
Although Fanning placed equal fifth, losing to Michel Bourez in the Quarterfinals, he moved to Number 1 in the World Title Race.
A true sportsman, Mick congratulates his best mate Joel Parkinson on the win.
Fanning was in fine form throughout the Billabong Pro Tahiti but ultimately fell to a rampaging Buchan in this evening’s Semifinals. Despite an impressive 9.13 of his own, Fanning was unable to overcome an early onslaught from his compatriot and settled for Equal 3rd. Photo: © ASP/ Kirstin
"The big picture is going well. Another Semifinal? I can't be disappointed with that."
The Hurley Pro Trestles saw Fanning post a loss to Travis Logie in Round 3 marking his worst result of the season.
With Kelly Slater eliminated in Round 2, Fanning was back in the No. 1 position going into the next events in Europe.
Fanning consecutively out surfed his opponents including Hawaiian phenomenon John John Florence (HAW) 20 and Joel Parkinson on his way to the Final
In the Final, he quickly found himself backed up against the wall with Gabriel Medina in the lead. The two-time World Champion stuck to his game plan and attacked a bumpy righthander with all his power to scalp an excellent 8.83 and steal the show.
Fanning's first event win of the 2013 season cemented his No. 1 position the rankings.
With a historic fourth win at the Quiksilver Pro France Fanning has become the most decorated surfer of the event’s 12-year history.
After the shock elimination of Kelly Slater by wildcard Frederico Morais during Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Fanning, demonstrated his signature speed and power to advance into the third round.
Poised to secure a third crown at Supertubos, Mick but was unable to clinch it when he was defeated by Kai Otton in the Quarterfinals. Photo: © ASP/ Kirstin
"It's a bit frustrating but I'm stoked I made some points here and it puts me in a better position going into Pipe."
Disappointment aside, Mick congratulates his good mate Kai Otton who would go on to win his first ever WCT.
Entering in the final stop on the 2013 ASP World Championship tour, the Billabong Pipe Masters, Fanning would need a Semifinal or better to clinch the title.
The elements came together for one of the most historic days in pro surfing history.
Fanning's last minute heroics in both Round 5 against CJ Hobgood and the Quarterfinals against Yadin Nicol, sealed his campaign for this year's ASP World Title over Kelly Slater.
"It wasn't easy. If you want to win a world title you have to put it all on the line." - Mick Fanning
"I got a roll in off second reef and it set up for a really great section. The wave came through at the right time and that was definitely a magic moment for me." - Mick Fanning.
"The World Title is something that takes a whole year, but sometimes it can feel like it boils down to the final day and the final heats. To win on a day like this at Pipeline makes it that much more special."
"I was happy with one title and I was overwhelmed with two. With three? I don’t have words for that.†- Mick Fanning
“I’ve never put myself in the same circles as Tom Curren and Andy Irons. Tom (Curren) is such an enigma and was so instrumental to injecting style into our sport. Andy (Irons)…what hasn’t been said about Andy? He was such a legend and he was such a good friend. I’m honored to be a part of this group." - Mick Fanning
Congratulations 3X ASP World Champion Mick Fanning.
Mick Fanning relaxed and playful at the season opener on the Gold Coast. Just ten months later and this laser focused, fiercely determined athlete would be hoisting a record third ASP World Title.