Photos of 2012 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

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Taj Burrow and Stephanie Gilmore. ASP/Kirstin

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Taj Burrow (AUS) wins the Quiksilver Pro for the second time. ASP/Kirstin

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Taj Burrow (AUS) 2012 champion. ASP/Robertson

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) congratulates Taj Burrow (AUS). ASP/Robertson

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Taj Burrow (AUS) 2012 Quiksilver Pro Champion. ASP/Kirstin

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) placeed runner up. ASP/Robertson

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Taj Burrow (AUS) narrowly edged out Adriano De Souza (BRA) to win the Quiky Pro. ASP/Robertson

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ASP/Carey

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Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) is congratulated by Laura Enever (AUS). ASP/Kirstin

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Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) prepares for her final clash. ASP/Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) having a laugh with Tom Carrol. ASP/Kirstin

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Ace Buchan (AUS) placed equal fifth, eliminated in the quarterfinals. ASP/Kirstin

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Taj Burrow (AUS) advanced into the semifinal. ASP/Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) eliminated by Jordy SMith (ZAF). ASP/Kirstin

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Jordy SMith (ZAF) placed equal third. ASP/Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAF) placed equal third reaching the semifinals. ASP/Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) placed equal fifth. ASP/Kirstin

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Josh Kerr (AUS) took down Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) heads out for his quarterfinal clash. ASP/Kirstin

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) advanced into the semifinals. ASP/Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) placed equal fifth. ASP/Kirstin

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Snapper looking a little bumpy but is expected to clean up throughout the final day of competition. ASP/Kirstin

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Water's warm and great for a swim ASP/Robertson

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From the sea ASP/Robertson

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Looking south from Rainbow Bay ASP/Robertson

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International Pride! ASP/Robertson

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Julian Wilson defeated in round five by Joel Parkinson ASP/Robertson

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Jordy Smith of South Africa won his round four heat of the Quiksilver Pro in Australia and is through to the quarter finals. Smith will face current world number 2 and local Australian favourite Joel Parkinson in a much anticipated quarter final heat. ASP/Robertson

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Kelly Slater (USA) arrived late and had a last minute board change but still managed a convincing round three victory. ASP/ Kirstin

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Not sure whose glasses are cooler Matt Wilkinson's (AUS) or Julian Wilson's Mun's. ASP/ Kirstin

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Some eye candy for the girls in the Surfer's area. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) preparing his equipment . ASP/ Kirstin

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ASP/Robertson

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Adriano DeSouza of Brazil will face Australian Owen Wright in the quarter finals ASP/Robertson

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Taj Burrow (AUS) advanced into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Taj Burrow (AUS) leaving nothing to chance as he edges out Travis Logie during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Taj Burrow (AUS) pulling out all the stops in round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) placed equal thirteenth. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) won one of the most exciting heats of the day to advance. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adam Melling (AUS) was unlucky not to complete some of his turns loosing to Julian Wilson in round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AUS, 23, (pictured) found his form against Adam Melling (AUS) during round three, posting the highest heat total of the day, an 18.57 out of a possible 20. ASP/ Kirstin

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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) lets out his frustration after losing to Jordy Smith in round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAG) using his priority to his advantage against Raoni Monteiro (BRA) ASP/ Kirstin

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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) placed equal 13th. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAF) boosts his way into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson winning round three ASP/Robertson

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Kelly Slater winning round three. ASP/Robertson

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Kelly Slater (USA) dominated the famed Snapper Rocks break to advance into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) put on a show for crowds advancing into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jeremy Flores (FRA) air drops out of this year's Quiksilver Pro France. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater preparing for round three ASP/Robertson

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Bede Durbidge defeated in round three by Michel Bourez ASP/Robertson

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Dane Reynolds of the USA entertained the large crowds with some huge moves and big scores but he was outgunned by Australias Adam Melling. Reynolds goes into round two while Melling advances straight to round three.

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Kolohe Andino (USA) talks strategy with coach Snips. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino (USA) warms up for his round three decider. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) warms up for one of the most anticipated heats of round four againt Kolohe Andino. ASP/ Kirstin

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Matt Wilkinson defeated in round three ASP/Robertson

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Kolohe Andino (USA) went to town on the Snapper Rocks waves keeping crowds glued to their seats advancing in first place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino (HAW) high flies into round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Bede Durbidge (AUS) tucks into a clean Snapper barrel to advance into round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Damien Hobgood defeated by Matt Wilkinson ASP/Robertson

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Damien Hobgood and Adrian Buchan. ASP/ Kirstin

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Josh Kerr took an impressive heat win over Pat Gudauskas ASP/Robertson

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) ASP/ Kirstin

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) high risk manoeuvers entertained crowds but were not enough to see him advance out of round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Travis Logie (ZAF) surfed a smart heat to snatch victory off Alejo Muniz (BRA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) was eliminated by Travis Logie during round two. ASP/ Kirstin