Billabong Pro Teahupoo

Ricardo Dos Santos, Teahupooo 2012

Ricardo Santos

The Billabong Pro Tahiti 2012 Champion - Mick Fanning ASP/ Robertson

Joel Parkinson (left) with Mick Fanning sharing a moment after Fanning won the Billabong Pro Tahiti ASP/ Kirstin

Mick Fanning (AUS) wins the Billabong Pro Tahiti. ASP/ Kirstin

Mick Fanning wins Billabong Pro Tahiti 2012 ASP/ Kirstin

The Billabong Pro Tahiti 2012 Champion - Mick Fanning ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson placed 2nd and moves to 2nd in the world rankings ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson (AUS) placed runner up behind Mick Fanning (AUS) cementing the No. 2 position on the ratings. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson (AUS) placed runner up behind Mick Fanning (AUS) cementing the No. 2 position on the ratings. ASP/ Kirstin

Mick Fanning (AUS) wins the Billabong Pro Tahiti. ASP/ Kirstin

Mick Fanning (AUS) wins the Billabong Pro Tahiti. ASP/ Kirstin

Mick Fanning (AUS) wins the Billabong Pro Tahiti. ASP/ Kirstin

Most agreed that Fanning was the form surfer all event. ASP/ Robertson

Owen Wright placed 3rd overall. ASP/ Kirstin

Fanning scored his two winning rides in the final 10 minutes of the final. ASP/ Kirstin

Full flotilla of spectators today ASP/ Kirstin

Another impressive performance from Florence in his rookie season. ASP/ Kirstin