Quiksilver Pro France

Never too old and never to successful for a congratulatory kiss for your mom. ASP/Cestari

Gabriel Medina (BRA) lifts his trophy from the podiums highest block. ASP/ Kirstin

Gabriel Medina 2011 Quiksilver Pro Fracnce CHAMPION. ASP/Cestari

Gabriel Medina (BRA) claimed his inaugural World Title tour victory at the Quiksilver Pro France today. ASP/ Kirstin

Gabriel Medina (BRA) claimed his inaugural World Title tour victory at the Quiksilver Pro France today. ASP/ Kirstin

Gabriel Medina (BRA) newcomer to the ASP World Title Tour, won his inaugural victory at the Quiksilver Pro France today. ASP/ Kirstin

Gabriel Medina (BRA) newcomer to the ASP World Title Tour, won his inaugural victory at the Quiksilver Pro France today. ASP/ Kirstin

Julian Wilson (AUS) reached his first final where he placed runner up behind Gabriel Medina (BRA). ASP/ Kirstin

Julian Wilson (AUS) reached his first final where he placed runner up behind Gabriel Medina (BRA). ASP/ Kirstin

Gabriel Medina (BRA) newcomer to the ASP World Title Tour, won his inaugural victory at the Quiksilver Pro France today. ASP/ Kirstin

Julian Wilson (AUS) defeated Jordy Smith (RSA) to advance into his first World Title final. ASP/ Kirstin

Taj Burrow (AUS) placed equal fifth after being eliminated in the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

Alejo Muniz (BRA) placed equal fiftth. ASP/ Kirstin

Jordy Smith (RSA) edged out Alejo Muniz during the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

Alejo Muniz (BRA) could not find the form he needed to eliminated Jordy SMith. ASP/ Kirstin

Jordy Smith (RSA) finished equal third reaching the semifinals. ASP/ Kirstin

Kelly Slater (USA) admitted to having struggled to find his rhythm during the quaretrfinals placing equal fifth. ASP/ Kirstin

Gabriel Medina (BRA) posted the first perfect 10 of the event to advance into the finals. ASP/ Kirstin