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OAHU, UNITED STATES - DECEMBER 10: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan will surf in Round 2 of the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters after placing third in Heat 1 of Round 1 at Pipeline on December 10, 2019 in Oahu, United States. (Photo by Tony Heff/WSL via Getty Images)

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA - SEPTEMBER 23: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing in Heat 12 of the Round of 48 at the US Open of Surfing Huntington Beach presented by Shiseido on September 23, 2021 at Huntington Beach, California, USA. (Photo by Kenny Mo

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Semifinal at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Semifinal at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Semifinal at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Round of 16 at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Round of 16 at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Round of 16 at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Round of 16 at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Round of 16 at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Round of 16 at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 23 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during Round of 16 at the Quiksilver Pro France on October 23, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Laurent Masurel/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 22 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 24 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 22, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 20 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 96 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 20, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 20 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 96 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 20, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 96 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 19, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 96 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 19, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 96 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 19, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 96 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 19, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing during Round of 96 of the Quilsilver Pro France on October 19, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15 : Surfers during the Press Conference of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France on October 15, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15 : Surfers during the Press Conference of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France on October 15, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15 : Surfers during the Press Conference of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France on October 15, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during the Press Conference of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France on October 15, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during the Press Conference of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France on October 15, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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HOSSEGOR, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during the Press Conference of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France on October 15, 2021 in Hossegor, France. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCT 4 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing in Round of 48 at the Meo Vissla Ericeira Pro on Oct 4, 2021 in Ericeira, Portugal.(Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCT 4 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing in Round of 48 at the Meo Vissla Ericeira Pro on Oct 4, 2021 in Ericeira, Portugal.(Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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Ericeira, portugal - OCT 3 : Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) surfing in Round of 96 at the Meo Vissla Ericeira Pro on Oct 3, 2021 in Ericeira , Portugal.(Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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Ericeira, portugal - OCT 3 : Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) surfing in Round of 96 at the Meo Vissla Ericeira Pro on Oct 3, 2021 in Ericeira , Portugal.(Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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Ericeira, portugal - OCT 3 : Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) surfing in Round of 96 at the Meo Vissla Ericeira Pro on Oct 3, 2021 in Ericeira , Portugal.(Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League)

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NEWCASTLE, AUS - APRIL 9: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing in Heat 6 of Round 4 of the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup presented by Corona on April 9, 2021 in Newcastle, Australia. Photo by Cait Miers/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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LEMOORE, CA, UNITED STATES - JUNE 20: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing in the Semifinal of the Surf Ranch Pro presented by Adobe on JUNE 20, 2021 in Lemoore, CA, United States. (Photo by Tony Heff/World Surf League)

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LEMOORE, CA, UNITED STATES - JUNE 18: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing in Heat 1 of the Qualifying Round of the Surf Ranch Pro presented by Adobe on JUNE 18, 2021 in Lemoore, CA, United States. (Photo by Jackson Van Kerk/World Surf League)

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NEWCASTLE, AUS - APRIL 9: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing in Heat 6 of Round 4 of the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup presented by Corona on April 9, 2021 in Newcastle, Australia.(Photo by Cait Miers/World Surf League via Getty Images)...............

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LEMOORE, CA, UNITED STATES - JUNE 18: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan prior to surfing in Heat 1 of the Qualifying Round of the Surf Ranch Pro presented by Adobe on JUNE 18, 2021 in Lemoore, CA, United States. (Photo by Pat Nolan/World Surf League)

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LEMOORE, CA, UNITED STATES - JUNE 18: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan surfing in Heat 1 of the Qualifying Round of the Surf Ranch Pro presented by Adobe on JUNE 18, 2021 in Lemoore, CA, United States. (Photo by Jackson Van Kerk/World Surf League)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 29: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Heat 3 of Round 1 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 28, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 29: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Heat 3 of Round 1 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 28, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - September 28 : Kanoa Igarashi of Japan during press conference on September 28, 2020 in ERICEIRA, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Semifinal Heat 2 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to be eliminated from competition on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Gett

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Semifinal Heat 2 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to be eliminated from competition on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Gett

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Semifinal Heat 2 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to be eliminated from competition on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Gett

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Semifinal Heat 2 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to be eliminated from competition on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Gett

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Semifinal Heat 2 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to be eliminated from competition on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Gett

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Semifinal Heat 2 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to be eliminated from competition on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Gett

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Semifinal Heat 2 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to be eliminated from competition on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Gett

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan placing second in Semifinal Heat 2 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to be eliminated from competition on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Gett

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Quarterfinal Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to advance to the Semifinals on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Quarterfinal Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to advance to the Semifinals on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Quarterfinal Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to advance to the Semifinals on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Quarterfinal Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to advance to the Semifinals on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Quarterfinal Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to advance to the Semifinals on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Quarterfinal Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to advance to the Semifinals on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 1: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Quarterfinal Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing to advance to the Semifinals on October 1, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)

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ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 30: Kanoa Igarashi of Japan winning Elimination Round Heat 3 of the MEO Portugal Cup of Surfing on September 30, 2020 in Ericeira, Portugal. (Photo by Damien Poullenot/World Surf League via Getty Images)