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Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Winners Announced
WSL
Today the WSL presented the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa. This was the first team-oriented big wave tow-in event in the league's history. And after judging conducted by the competitors themselves, the winners have been announced:
Men's Wave of the Day: Kai Lenny
Women's Wave of the Day: Justine Dupont
Team Champions: Young Bulls (Lucas Chianca and Kai Lenny)
The Jogos Santa Casa Commitment Award: Water Safety Team
New Format:
19 big wave surfers from around the globe - 17 men and 2 women - were be paired up in tow teams.
They competed in a six-hour expression session with no elimination.
Judging:
Unique to this event, the final results were be determined by an athlete-led judging panel and four honors were be awarded:
At an athlete reception, the day's top performances were shown on the big screen, and each competitor privately voted for their favorites. The final voting tally determined the winners, as judged by their elite, heavy-water peers.
Competitor List:
Group A: Heats 1, 3 & 5
1.Team Australia (Yellow): Axier Muniain (EUK; Regular) & Mick Corbett (AUS; Regular)
2.Team World (White): Sebastian Steudtner (DEU; Goofy) & Maya Gabeira (BRA; Goofy)
3.Team Atlantic (Brown): Grant Baker (ZAF; Regular) & João De Macedo (PRT; Goofy)
4.Team Europe (Purple): Nic von Rupp (PRT; Goofy) & Francisco Porcella (ITA;Goofy)
5.Team France (Powder): Benjamin Sanchis (FRA; Regular) & Eric Rebiere (FRA; Goofy)
Group B: Heats 2, 4 & 6
1. Team Young Bulls (Blue): Lucas Chianca (BRA; Goofy) & Kai Lenny(HAW; Regular)
2. Team Portugal (Black): Alex Botelho (PRT; Regular) & Hugo Vau (PRT; Goofy)
3. Team Justine (Pink): Justine Dupont (FRA; Regular) surfer only/Fred David driver only
4. Team Brazil (Green): Rodrigo Koxa (BRA; Goofy) & Pedro Scooby (BRA; Goofy)
5. Team Great Britain (Red): Andrew Cotton (GBR; Regular) & Tom Butler (GBR; Goofy)
Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge
In a historical year of Nazaré action, these bombs have been seared into our memory.
A deeper dive into the game-changing Nazaré Tow Challenge presented by Jogos Santa Casa.
A monumental day at the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa, and more.
The surfer from Maui wins Men's Wave of the Day at the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa.
The surfers from Hawaii and Brazil are the Team Champions at the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa.
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