Photos of 2012 Billabong Rio Pro

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John John Florence (HAW) wins Billabong Rio Pro Brasil defeating Joel Parkinson (AUS ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) wins Billabong Rio Pro Brasil. ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) wins Billabong Rio Pro Brasil. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) looking relaxed before his final heat. ASP/ Dunbar

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Joel Parkinson (AUS). ASP/ Dunbar

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John John Florence (HAW) taking to the air all the way to the final. ASP/ Dunbar

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Josh Kerr (AUS) placed equal third. ASP/ Dunbar

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John John Florence (HAW) advanced into the final. ASP/ Dunbar

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) placed equal fifth. ASP/ Dunbar

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Josh Kerr (AUS) posted his best result finishing equal third. ASP/ Dunbar

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John John Florence (HAW) a standout advancing into the finals. ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) posted a near perfect barrel ride. ASP/ Dunbar

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Julian Wilson (AUS) placed equal fifth. ASP/ Kirstin

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Mick Fanning (AUS) placed equal third. ASP/ Dunbar

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Julian Wilson (AUS) placed equal fifth. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) advanced into the final. ASP/ Dunbar

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Mick Fanning (AUS) eliminated during the semifinals. ASP/ Dunbar

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) placed equal fifth. ASP/ Dunbar

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

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Tiago Pires (PRT) posted an equal fifth place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) in fantastic form eliminating Mick Fanning during the semifinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Tiago Pires (PRT) reached the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel parkinson (AUS) advanced into the final. ASP/ Dunbar

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Early morning conditions. ASP/ Dunbar

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ASP/ Dunbar

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) stoked with his round 5. ASP/ Dunbar

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) advanced into round four. ASP/ Dunbar

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Jeremy Flores (FRA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Adrian Buchan (AUS) placed equal 13th when he was eliminated by Jeremy Flores during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Josh Kerr (AUS) preparing to drop below sea level. ASP/ Kirstin

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Josh Kerr (AUS) advanced into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Josh Kerr (AUS) making the most of the shifting wind patterns at Barra today. ASP/ Kirstin

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CJ Hobgood (USA) eliminated by Julian Wilson during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Mick Fanning (AUS). ASP/ Dunbar

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Julian Wilson (AUS) boosting into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAF) getting into the zone. ASP/ Dunbar

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John John Florence (HAW) top scored during round three. ASP/ Dunbar

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Taj Burrow (AUS) playing contortionist. ASP/ Dunbar

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Mick Fanning (AUS) slides into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) sidelined in third place during round three. ASP/ Dunbar

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) placed third during round four. ASP/ Dunbar

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Kolohe Andino (USA) was schooled by Jordy Smith in Round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAF) posted a pair of excellent rides to defeat Kolohe Andino. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino (USA) eliminated during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAF) posted a near perfect 9.27 to advnce into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino (USA) eliminated by Jordy Smith (ZAF) in round three. ASP/ Dunbar

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Ipanema Rio de Janeiro

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Leblon,Ipanema e Arpoador Rio de Janeiro

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Owen Wright (AUS) eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adam melling (AUS) posted the highest wave score of the day a near perfect 9 point ride. ASP/ Kirstin

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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) unfortunate to be eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino (USA) advanced into round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) attacks his board in frustration. ASP/ Dunbar

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John John Florence of Oahu, Hawaii (pictured) dominated his round four heat at the Billabong Rio Pro, top scoring with a 17.73 (out of 20.00) to advance directly into the quarterfinals on Tuesday May 15, 2012.Florence defeated Julian Wilson (AUS) and Taj Burrow (AUS) posting a pair of excellent barrel rides including a near perfect 9.63 (out of 10.00).

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Alejo Muniz of Brasil (pictured) advanced into the quarterfinals of the Billabong Rio Pro on Tuesday May 15, 2012.Muniz was in sensational form taking down seasoned ASP World Tour campaigners 2X ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS) and Joel Parkinson (AUS).

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Patrick Guduaskas (USA) narrowly advanced into round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Patrick Gudauskas (USA) advanced into round three. ASP/Kirstin

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Taylor Knox (USA) eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Fred Patacchia Jnr (HAW) prepares for his round two clash. ASP/ Dunbar

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John John Florence (HAW) not affraid to pull in, in the dredging beach break posting a sensational round 2 victory. ASP/ Kirstin

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Mick Fanning (AUS) came down to watch some of the action despite only surfing in round three. ASP/ Dunbar

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New swell arrives for Round 2 ASP/ Kirstin

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Michel Bourez (PYF) setting up for some tube time. ASP/ Dunbar

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A local Barra special needs child meets his surfing idol. ASP/ Kirstin

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Mick Fanning cheers for one of the special needs children learning to surf. ASP/ Kirstin

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Mick Fanning (AUS) showing his support. ASP/ Kirstin

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Mick Fanning (AUS) dedicating his time to the local community. ASP/ Kirstin

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Mick Fanning (AUS) stoked to hang out with some local kids for a morning. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jeremy Flores (FRA) advanced in first place during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino (USA) place second during round one. ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) relegated to third place during round one. ASP/ Dunbar

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Adam Melling (AUS) placed second behind Alejo Muniz during round one. ASP/ Dunbar

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Adam Melling (AUS) driving off the bottom at Aproador. ASP/ Dunbar

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Miguel Pupo (BRA) secured a convincing round one victory. ASP/ Kirstin

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) took a well deserved heat win during round one. ASP/ Dunbar

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Tiago Pires (PRT) was narrowly relegated to second place during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin

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Mick Fanning (AUS) was in blistering form during round one. ASP/ Kirstin