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Rio. ASP/ Kirstin

Rio. ASP/ Kirstin

Rio. ASP/ Kirstin

Rio. ASP/ Kirstin

Owen Wright (AUS) was narrowly defeated by Adriano De Souza during the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

Adriano De Souza (BRA) floats to victory against Owen Wright during the quartefinals. ASP/ Kirstin

Josh Kerr (AUS) was edged out by Bede Durbidge during the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

Jeremy Flores (FRA) posted his best result of the season reaching the semifinals where he was eliminated by Taj Burrow (AUS). ASP/ Kirstin

Bobby Martinez (USA) carves across a glass Barra wall during the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

Bobby martinez (USA) showed a return to form reaching the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

Bobby martinez (USA) was the standout barrel rider of the event. ASP/ Kirstin

Taj Burrow (AUS) advanced into the finals defeating Jeremy Flores (FRA) in the semis. ASP/ Kirstin

Every wave and every turn of Adriano de Souza drew the loudest roar of appluase from the thousands gathered on the beach during the final.

Adriano De Souza (BRA) elated after his victory. ASP/ Kirstin

Adriano De Souza (BRA) gets his head caught in the flags as fans pull and tug to try and get a piece of him. ASP/ Kirstin

A super stoked Adriano De Souza (BRA) in the competitors area. ASP/ Kirstin

The frenzied crowd as Adriano De Souza (BRA) throws himself at them. ASP/ Kirstin

The first thing Adriano De Souza (BRA) did after his win was run straight to his team manager for a massive embrace. ASP/ Kirstin