Photos of 2011 Quiksilver Pro France

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

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Gabriel Medina 2011 Quiksilver Pro Fracnce CHAMPION. ASP/Cestari

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Taylor Knox (USA) posted his best result of the season placing equal third by reaching the semifinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Day 6 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal

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Gabriel Medina left it till the dying minute to claim his first ASP World Tour victory and is now the 2011 Quiksilver Pro France Champion. ASP/Cestari

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Gabriel Medina scored a perfect 10 in his semi final. ASP/Cestari

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Taylor Knox may have claimed his last victory in Brasil before Gabriel Medina was even born but when pushed he can mix it with the new schoo. ASP/Cestari

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First event back from injury and Jordy bags an equal third. ASP/Cestari

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Julian Wilson in his first ASP World Tour final. ASP/Cestari

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Damien Hobgood (USA) was eliminated by Julian Wilson (AUS) during round five. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) advanced into the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adrian Buchan (AUS) was defeated by an in form Taylor Knox (USA) during round 5. ASP/ Kirstin

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Taylor Knox (USA) had been enjoying a fantastic run at the Quiksilver Pro France, edging out Ace Buchan (AUS) to earn his place into the quarterfinals today. ASP/ Kirstin

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Ibelli placed equal 5th ASP/Robertson

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Taj Burrow through the Quarter Finals. ASP/Cestari

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Owen Wright VS Jordy Smith in Round 5. ASP/Cestari

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Owen Wright must win in Round 5 to remain on the heels of Kelly Slater and the World Title. ASP/Cestari

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Jeremy Flores (FRA) will not be competing in his round five heat today but came down to the contest to support his fellow surfers anyway. ASP/ Kirstin

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Damien Hobgood sat by himself on the inside peak and went about doing his own thing on the inside shorey. ASP/Cestari

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After placing 2nd in his Round 4 heat Gabriel Medina advances into the quarter finals thanks to the withdrawl of an injured Jeremy Flores from this year's event. ASP/Cestari

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Fog, a heat restart and a Round 4 loss were not enough to keep Taylor Knox from reaching the Quarter Finals. ASP/Cestari

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Young Gabriel Medina receives a congratulatory kiss from his father despite placing third during round four. Medina shot into the spotlight here last year after winning the King of the Groms in France during the Quiksilver Pro. ASP/Cestari

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Despite a few hours of fog combined with a jetski interference, Michel Bourez is through to the Quarter Finals after defeating Taylor Knox in their man on man Round 4 heat. ASP/Cestari

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Julian Wilson VS Damien Hobgood in Round 5. ASP/Cestari

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Alejo Muniz defeated Jordy Smith and Julian Wilson in Round 3 advance directly into the quarterfinals. ASP/Cestari

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A little reserved in his approach due to the after affects of his rib injury Jordy Smith must defeat Owen Wright in Round 5 to reach the Quarters and up his points on the ratings. ASP/Cestari

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Kelly Slater opened his Round 3 account with a high scoring 7 point ride and goes straight to the Quarters. ASP/Cestari

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Adrian Buchan is eliminated after losses in Rounds 4 and 5. ASP/Cestari

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The beautiful Rosy Hodge chats to the legendary Martin Potter on the morning show. ASP/ Kirstin

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Its been a great day at the Quiksilver Pro. ASP/ Kirstin

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Johnny Gannon (AUS) and Fred Pattachia (HAW) keep a close eye on Taj's heat. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) prepares for his round three clash. ASP/ Kirstin

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Afternoon at La Graviere ASP/ Kirstin

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) advanced into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jadson Andre (BRA) finished equal 13th. ASP/ Kirstin

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) eliminated fellow countryman Jadson Andre (BRA) from the event during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Dane Reynolds (AUS) was eliminated in equal 13th place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (RSA) secured a narrow victory over Dane Reynolds (USA) in their round three decider. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) posted the day's highest wave score a near perfect 9.00. ASP/ Kirstin

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Bede Durbidge (AUS) was defeated by Gabriel Medina (BRA) suffering an early elimination from this year's event. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kieren Perrow (AUS) put an end to Chris Davidson's Quiksilver Pro campaign during round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Brett Simpson (AUS) posted a well deserved round two victory over Fred Patacchia Jnr (HAW). ASP/ Kirstin

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Patrick Gudauskas (AUS) looked as stylish as ever to advance into round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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When competition resumes with the non-elimination Round 4 you can expect some high performance surfing from the remaining 12 surfers. ASP/Cestari

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Brett Simpson was going for broke in his heat against Damien Hobgood but it wasnt enough. ASP/Cestari

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Travis Logie had Round 4 in his sights until Taj Burrow nailed the score he needed on his last wave. ASP/Cestari

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Taj Burrow defeated Travis Logie in a nail biting heat. ASP/Cestari

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In the last heat of the day Tiago Pires was eliminated by Owen Wright. ASP/Cestari

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It was a long day of waiting for Owen Wright and in the last heat of the day he defeated Tiago Pires. ASP/Cestari