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Shaun Gossmann. Copyright: Aquashot/ASPEUROPE.COM

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O'Neill Pantin Classic: Sodre leads international field to finals

Pressure rose upon those in contention for the title as the ASP WQS 5-Star O’Neill Pantin Classic got closer to its end with all quarterfinalists decided in the eight foot (2.5 meter) surf on offer at Pantin today.

Magnum Martinez. Copyright: Brent Hillemann

Surfing

Magnum Martinez leads round 4 of Vans El Ponto Loco

The Vans El Ponto Loco continued today with the completion of Round 4. The ASP North America Pro Junior Series Grade-2 event completed the first two rounds of competition today in the decreasing two-to-three foot (1metre) swell.

O'Neill Pantin Classic. Copyright: Aquashot/ASPEUROPE.com

Surfing

O'Neill Pantin Classic showdown

The expected massive swell hit Pantin on Day 4 of competition and the ASP World Qualifying Series Women and Men's events faced some of the biggest conditions ever surfed on the European leg paddling out in eight to eleven foot waves to try and advance.

Surfing

ASP Boost Mobile Pro starts this weekend

Despite being a rookie on the ASP World Tour, Dane Reynolds (USA), 22, will paddle out for his fifth installment of the Boost Mobile Pro this week. The event waiting period begins this Sunday, Sept. 7 and stretches until Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008.

Surfing

Billabong Pro Junior: big scores posted on day 2

The Vans El Ponto Loco continued today, completing Round 2 and Round 3 of competition in two-to-four foot surf. Only 32 of the event’s top performers remain in the ASP World Qualifying Series 2-Star event, the sixth of nine ASP WQS contests held in North America.

Jarrad Sullivan from Australia. Copyright: ASP Cestari / Covered Images

Surfing

Big swell on the way as Bourez leads top seeds

Day three and four of the O'Neill Pantin Classic witnessed some of the best action of the year today with testing eight to nine foot waves hitting Pantin and picking up all day.

Heath Walker. Copyright: Brent Hillemann

Surfing

Heath Walker leads opening rounds of Vans El Ponto Loco

The Inaugural Vans El Ponto Loco kicked off today in clean two-to-four foot (1 metre conditions). The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 2-Star event saw the completion of Round 1 and the first eight heats of Round 2.

Surfing

Cardoso wins day 2 of O’Neill Pantin Classic

William Cardoso wins day 2 of the O'Neill Pantin Classic which was treated to a full day of action with twenty heats taking place in testing five to eight foot waves.

Stephanie Gilmore reigning ASP Women’s World Champion ASP Cestari / Covered Images

Surfing

Gilmore wins 2008 Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle

Stephanie Gilmore reigning ASP Women’s World Champion, has claimed the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle title, defeating Layne Beachley in clean two-to-three foot waves at Les Bourdaines in Seignosse, and regaining the ratings lead in the hunt for the title.

Surfing

Curren Upsets Mulanovich and Gilmore Flares at Rip Curl

The opening day of the Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle, event No. 3 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, was treated to a full day of action, with the first three rounds of competition completed in improving 1.5 metre waves at Les Bourdaines in the Southwest of France.