Jordy Smith (ZAF) placed equal third reaching the semifinals. ASP/Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) placed equal fifth. ASP/Kirstin
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Josh Kerr (AUS) took down Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) heads out for his quarterfinal clash. ASP/Kirstin
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Adriano De Souza (BRA) advanced into the semifinals. ASP/Kirstin
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Owen Wright (AUS) placed equal fifth. ASP/Kirstin
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Snapper looking a little bumpy but is expected to clean up throughout the final day of competition. ASP/Kirstin
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Water's warm and great for a swim ASP/Robertson
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From the sea ASP/Robertson
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Looking south from Rainbow Bay ASP/Robertson
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International Pride! ASP/Robertson
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Julian Wilson defeated in round five by Joel Parkinson ASP/Robertson
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ASP/Robertson
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Jordy Smith of South Africa won his round four heat of the Quiksilver Pro in Australia and is through to the quarter finals. Smith will face current world number 2 and local Australian favourite Joel Parkinson in a much anticipated quarter final heat. ASP/Robertson
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Kelly Slater (USA) arrived late and had a last minute board change but still managed a convincing round three victory. ASP/ Kirstin
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Not sure whose glasses are cooler Matt Wilkinson's (AUS) or Julian Wilson's Mun's. ASP/ Kirstin
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Some eye candy for the girls in the Surfer's area. ASP/ Kirstin
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Joel Parkinson (AUS) preparing his equipment . ASP/ Kirstin
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ASP/Robertson
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Adriano DeSouza of Brazil will face Australian Owen Wright in the quarter finals ASP/Robertson
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Taj Burrow (AUS) advanced into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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Taj Burrow (AUS) leaving nothing to chance as he edges out Travis Logie during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Taj Burrow (AUS) pulling out all the stops in round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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John John Florence (HAW) placed equal thirteenth. ASP/ Kirstin
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Julian Wilson (AUS) won one of the most exciting heats of the day to advance. ASP/ Kirstin
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Adam Melling (AUS) was unlucky not to complete some of his turns loosing to Julian Wilson in round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Julian Wilson of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AUS, 23, (pictured) found his form against Adam Melling (AUS) during round three, posting the highest heat total of the day, an 18.57 out of a possible 20. ASP/ Kirstin
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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) lets out his frustration after losing to Jordy Smith in round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jordy Smith (ZAG) using his priority to his advantage against Raoni Monteiro (BRA) ASP/ Kirstin
Jordy Smith (ZAF) boosts his way into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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Joel Parkinson winning round three ASP/Robertson
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Kelly Slater winning round three. ASP/Robertson
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Kelly Slater (USA) dominated the famed Snapper Rocks break to advance into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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Fred Patacchia Jnr (HAW) edged out by Kelly Slater (USA) during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) put on a show for crowds advancing into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jeremy Flores (FRA) air drops out of this year's Quiksilver Pro France. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater preparing for round three ASP/Robertson
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Bede Durbidge defeated in round three by Michel Bourez ASP/Robertson
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Dane Reynolds of the USA entertained the large crowds with some huge moves and big scores but he was outgunned by Australias Adam Melling. Reynolds goes into round two while Melling advances straight to round three.
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Kolohe Andino (USA) talks strategy with coach Snips. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kolohe Andino (USA) warms up for his round three decider. ASP/ Kirstin
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Adriano De Souza (BRA) warms up for one of the most anticipated heats of round four againt Kolohe Andino. ASP/ Kirstin
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ASP/Robertson
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Matt Wilkinson defeated in round three ASP/Robertson
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ASP/Robertson
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ASP/Robertson
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Kolohe Andino (USA) went to town on the Snapper Rocks waves keeping crowds glued to their seats advancing in first place. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kolohe Andino (HAW) high flies into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Bede Durbidge (AUS) tucks into a clean Snapper barrel to advance into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Damien Hobgood defeated by Matt Wilkinson ASP/Robertson
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Damien Hobgood and Adrian Buchan. ASP/ Kirstin
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Josh Kerr took an impressive heat win over Pat Gudauskas ASP/Robertson
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Alejo Muniz (BRA) ASP/ Kirstin
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Alejo Muniz (BRA) high risk manoeuvers entertained crowds but were not enough to see him advance out of round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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Travis Logie (ZAF) surfed a smart heat to snatch victory off Alejo Muniz (BRA). ASP/ Kirstin
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Alejo Muniz (BRA) was eliminated by Travis Logie during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jordy Smith (BRA) scored his ticket into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Jordy Smith (ZAF) was in great form eliminating Taylor Knox from the competition. ASP/ Kirstin
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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) and Miguel Pupo (BRA) getting adjusted. ASP/ Kirstin
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Julian Wilson (AUS) with his hands full. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kai Otton (AUS) suffered a disappointing round two exit. ASP/ Kirstin
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Julian Wilson (AUS) eclipsed Kai Otton (AUS) to earn his spot into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Julian Wilson (AUS) advanced into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Yadin Nicol (AUS) narrowly advanced over Gabriel Medina (BRA). ASP/ Kirstin
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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Taj Burrow (AUS) posted a pair of near perfect scores, his devastating form earning him a ticket into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Dane Reynolds (USA) kept crowds entertained with his high risk manoeuvers but was unable to stop Taj Burrow (AUS) during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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Garret Parkes (AUS) suffered a definitive round two defeat by Joel Parkinson. ASP/ Kirstin
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Joel Parkinson (AUS). ASP/ Kirstin
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Joel Parkinson (AUS) tucks into a wide Snapper cavern to win his heat with a pair of excellent 8 point rides. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater will face Josh Kerr in the quarter finals ASP/Robertson
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ASP/Robertson
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Kolohe Andino defeated by Adriano De Souza in round three ASP/Robertson
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Kieren Perrow defeated in round three by Josh Kerr ASP/Robertson
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Josh Kerr of Australia surfed an excellent and entertaining round three heat to defeat fellow Australian Kieren Perrow in a very close heat. ASP/Robertson
Photos of 2012 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast