Mick Fanning redeemed himself with a victory in Round 2.
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Reigning and 3X ASP World Champion Mick Fanning of the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia (pictured) redeemed his first round hiccup with a convincing victory in Round 2 at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast today. At Snapper Rocks Fanning eliminated trials winner Matt Baning (AUS) with a heat total of 13.67 points (out of a possible 20.00) to advance into Round 3 of competition.
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Wildcard Matt Banting was unfortunately eliminated by an in form Mick Fanning during Round 2.
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Reigning ASP WOrld Champion Mick Fanning of dominating his Round 2 heat to secure his place into the next round.
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ASP WCT rookie Dion Atkinson advanced into Round 3 after defeating Kai Otton during Round 2.
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John John Florence of Oahu, Hawaii during Round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.
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Dion Atkinson of Australia advances into Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.
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Julian Wilson of the Sunshine Coast advanced in first place during round 2.
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Tiago Pires advancing through Round 2 ahead of Jordy Smith
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Mick Fanning defeated Wildcard Matt Banting to advance into Round 3.
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Matt Banting prepping for a possible Round 2.
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A secret from Julian Wilson is to wax your deck pad too.
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Each year Julian Wilson donates a board to be autographed by the ASP surfers and it is then auctioned off to benefit breast cancer awareness. Matt Banting adding his signature to the raise funds.
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A shower passed over the contest site at Snapper Rocks and made its way down to Burleigh leaving all those who got wet to smile at the mornings rainbow.
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Mick Fanning
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Courtney Conlogue
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Travis Logie
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Locker Room
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Julian Wilson
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Jordy Smith
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Jordy SMith
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Broadcast
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Jordy Smith
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Jordy Smith
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Tiago Pires
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Brett Simpson
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Brett Simpson
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Kelly Slater
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Matt Banting
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Sebastian Zietz during Round 1
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Kai Otton during Round 1
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Adam Melling
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Raoni Monteiro During Round 1
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Sebastian Zietz
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Adam Melling.
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Adam Melling.
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Jordy Smith getting ready for his year opening heat which didn't go too well. He will be back with vengance in Round 2.
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Snapper Rocks was packed for Round 1 today.
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Camp Fanning.
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Hugs for the winner Taj Burrow.
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Kelly Slater loves to compete, Dane Reynolds loves to freesurf. Both won their Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Round 1 heats.
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Sebastien Ziets excited for another year on tour.
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Reigning and three-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning getting ready for the first heat of the year.
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Josh Kerr.
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Kelly Slater.
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A wrestle with Rip Curl Team Manager Fletch is all Kelly needs to warm up.
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Matt Banting looking relaxed and excited for Round 1.
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Dane Reynolds shares his thoughts on a round 1 victory.
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Bede Durbidge and Andy King enjoying the action.
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Joel Parkinson looking relaxed on home turf.
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Not that he needs any help but an aboriginal blessing couldnt hurt.
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A beautiful day at the Quiksilver Pro.
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Kelly Slater one eye on the action.
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Kelly Slater never ceases to draw a crowd.
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Taj Burrow and Owen Wright
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Brett Simpson placed second in Round 1 meaning he needs to win in Round 2.
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Mick Fanning narrowly edged out by wildcard Dane Reynolds during Round 1.
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Trials winner Matt Banting came so close to getting one over Kelly Slater but will have to surf and survive Round 2 for another chance.
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Bede Durbidge snuck into a little drainer as Tiago Pires paddled past but only placed second in his heat.
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John John Florence of Hawaii flaring during Round 1.
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Tour rookie Dion Atkinson will be looking for a win in Round 2 to avoid the first round blues in his first event on the Samsung Galaxy ASP World Tour.
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Aritz Aranburu sneaking in some tube time during Round 1.
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Reigning ASP World Champion Mick Fanning will be looking to make a comeback in Round 2 after loosing in the opening round of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.
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Reigning ASP World Champion Mick Fanning will be looking to make a comeback in Round 2 after loosing in the opening round of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.
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Owen Wright made the most of a wave starved heat floating his way into a second place finish.
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Matt Wilkinson looks to have put the off season to good use and has come to the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast fit and focussed.
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Dane Reynolds captured the judges attention with his fins free performance earning a narrow heat win over local favourite and reigning ASP World Champion Mick Fanning.
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Alejo Muniz suffered a dissapointing start to his Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast campaign placing third.
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Adriano De Souza placed second during Round 1.
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Kolohe Andino full steam on the Snapper Rocks speedway during Round 1.
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Adam Melling took his performance to the air but was nontheless relegated to third place during ROund 1.
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Mitch Crews relegated to third place during round 1.
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Jeremy Flores was looking pretty happy with his Round 1 performance.
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Snapper Rocks played host to thousands of surfing fans at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast today.
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Snapper Rocks played host to thousands of surfing fans at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast today.
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Kelly Slater is always a crowd favorite.
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Fred Patacchia paddles back to the lineup as his fans cheer him on.
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Snapper Rocks played host to thousands of surfing fans at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast today.
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Snapper Rocks played host to thousands of surfing fans at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast today.
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Home waters gives Joel Parkinson an strong support base.
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Owen Wright made the most of a wave starved heat floating his way into a second place finish.
Photos of 2014 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast