ITALO LARGA NA FRENTE NA CORRIDA OLÍMPICA-Lance! Newspaper, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ITALO LARGA NA FRENTE NA CORRIDA OLÍMPICA -Lance! Newspaper, Tuesday
April 9th, 2019-Poliesportivo-page20 - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WORLD CIRCUIT OF SURFING

ITALO ADVANCES AHEAD IN THE OLYMPIC RACE

The 2019 World Circuit begun with a Brazil's win. Italo Ferreira conquered yesterda the title of the stage of Gold Coast(AUS), that opened the season of the World Circuit(WCT), when defeated the American Kolohe Andino in an exiting way in the Final with a turn in the last minutes.

Italo assured the victory by 12.57 to 12.43, in hard condictions, due the lack of waves and winds. At eight minutes remaining of the heat, Andino had the best waves of the heat: 5.93 and 6.50, adding 12.43, against 10.73 of Ítalo. But the Brazilian risked an aerial with rotation that which decreed the turn.

-It was so nice this week. It was a great Final against Kolohe. I remember that, two years ago, I had a injured here in Durambah with a reverse aerial. This year, God gave me this first position: I remember that I was so sad. I tried to work hard and give my best. I am so happy. I want to thank the Brazilian cheering that came here and my girlfriend. And, finally, I want to give 50% of my reward to the "Kids Cancer" and be able to help. Thanks - said the Number 1 of the world, in the podium

The surfer of RN(Rio Grande do Norte), finished the last season in the fourth position, clinched his fourth cup in an event of World Circuit. The others were in 2018, with wins in Bells Beach(Australia), Keramas(Bali) and Peniche(Portugal). This victory took him in the leadership of the Ranking and in advantage to the race by one of two places of Brazil in the Tokyo Olympic games.

Before the Final defeated the Australian Wade Carmichael in the Quarterfinals and, in the Semifinals, surfed a complicated heat against the South African Jordy Smith. The surfer of RN added 15.33, against 14.67 of his rival. It was a revenge to Brazil, because Smith(SAF)eliminated the current World Champion of WCT, Gabriel Medina. The surfer of São Paulo(SP)finished the event in th 5th position.
-It is difficult to compete when there is no opportunities. It was hard to find the waves. I am accepting this, mas now I want to surf more waves and have more chances in the next. I want to thank the fans by cheering and love. I see you in Bells - regreted Medina.

The second stage of the World Circuit will begin in April 17th, in Bells Beach.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rookie did the party among the Women's

In the Women's event, the American Caroline Marks , at 17, defeated the Hawaiian Carissa Moore to clinch her first title in the career. Marks will be the first woman to receive the award of US$100 Thousand (around R$ 390 Thousand), because the WSL - World Surf League equaled the award to Men's and Women's.
-------------------------

Check the results of the last day:
--------------------------------------
FINAL: Ítalo Ferreira(BRA)12.57 x 12.43 Kolohe Andino(USA)
SEMIFINALS:
1.Kolohe Andino(USA)9.23 x 8.96 John John Florence(HAW)
2.Italo Ferreira(BRA)15.23 x 14.67 Jordy Smith(SAF)
QUARTERFINALS:
1.John John Florence(HAW)11.00 x 10.56 Conner Coffin(USA)
2.Kolohe Andino(USA)12.33 x 11.47 Seth Moniz(HAW)
3.Jordy Smith(SAF)13.17 x 9.23 Gabriel Medina(BRA)
4.Italo Ferreira(BRA)11.07 x 9.77 Wade Carmichael(AUS)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

* Version above by Paulo Piqueres - Postgraduated in Advanced English - PUC - Pontificie    Universidade Católica - Porto Alegre - RS - Brazil
--------------------------------------------------------------




------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2010/2019-surfwoldtour.blogspot.com - all rights reserved -Rio de Janeiro-Brazil
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------