Caio Ibelli jumped into giant killer mode at Bells Beach this week, reminding everyone why he earned the 2016 Rookie of the Year honor. The energetic Brazilian has been on a tear all week, bringing his blazing speed and searing turns to the long walls of Bells Beach and Winkipop. While his early round performances were overshadowed by the likes of John John Florence, Filipe Toledo and Jordy Smith, he made his point on Wednesday by eliminating Florence in the Semifinals to advance to his career first Championship Tour Final.
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