Recorde histórico de brasileiros - NAS ONDAS - RICO DE SOUZA -esportesprj@extra.inf.br - JOGO EXTRA page 11 - EXTRA Newspaper - Friday, May 11th, 2018 -Rio de Janeiro -Brazil extra.globo.com
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Historical Record of Brazilians
Starts today, in Saquarema, our "Maracanã" of surfing, the 4th stage of World Circuit, organized by WSL. By the second consecutive year, the iconic Lake Region receives the event. Only that, this time, a fact calls the attention: we will have a historical record of Brazilians athletes in the same championship. Will be 14. That's right: 14 of 32 participants are Brazilians. And this number only in the Men's competition. In the Women's, besides of Silvana Lima, now we have Tatiana Weston-Webb(photo)representing for the first time the green and yellow flag. That is, a total of 16 Brazilians will be defending our colors.
In the Men's, besides of 11 names already known that are part of the elite of surfing in 2018, we will have Wiggolly Dantas and Miguel Pupo, Wild Cards of WSL, replacing Kelly Slater(USA) and Joel Parkinson(AUS); Alejo Muniz, that received the Wild Card for being the leader of QS Ranking.(Qualifying Series):and Deivid Silva, that conquered the position for winning the local trials yesterday.
The Brazilian team come very strong. In my view, we have the three great favorites of this stage: Ítalo Ferreira, current leader of CT; Gabriel Medina; and Filipe Toledo.
Mainly for the forecast, which indicates smaller waves. We will hardly have that Saquarema express (famous left long and maneuverable, which only shows up on big days). That's why, these three become even stronger as title favorites. Of course that we can not forget the other competitors. Names as Yago Dora, that did an excellent participation in last year; the talentous young Michael Rodrigues; and still Jessé Mendes. Some "gringos"(foreigners), between them the Hawaiian John John Florence, the Australian Julian Wilson and the American Griffin Colapinto, also have very potential to reach good positions.
Then that's it, guys. The most awaited event for us, Brazilians, finally will start and will have until the next day 20 for being finalized. I will be there on Sunday and, on Monday, I will shape a surfboard Gerry Lopez model on the beach. I wait everybody in Saquarema! Aloha and good waves!
Maracanã : famous soccer stadium in Rio de Janeiro
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Version by Paulo Piqueres - Postgraduated in Advanced English -PUC -Pontifície Universidade Católica - Porto Alegre - RS - Brazil
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