"Surf Girls" Episode #2.5

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1 00:00:10,469 --> 00:00:13,054 Welcome back to the Saquarema Pro. 2 00:00:13,055 --> 00:00:15,765 This is the final stop of the Challenger Series. 3 00:00:15,766 --> 00:00:18,893 Every heat will have some consequence to it. 4 00:00:18,894 --> 00:00:20,603 This is where qualification's gonna happen, 5 00:00:20,604 --> 00:00:24,566 as well as opportunity for young upcoming surfers. 6 00:00:24,567 --> 00:00:27,652 A lot on the line, it's do or die for boys and girls, man. 7 00:00:27,653 --> 00:00:29,571 Talking about back-to-back competition. 8 00:00:29,572 --> 00:00:30,865 It's on. 9 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:38,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 10 00:00:39,498 --> 00:00:42,167 {\an8}I'm so excited to be back in my home country. 11 00:00:42,168 --> 00:00:45,462 Today, I'll be signing some granola for Mãe Terra, 12 00:00:45,463 --> 00:00:47,172 {\an8}which is my sponsor. 13 00:00:47,173 --> 00:00:50,258 {\an8}Just an honor, and I'm grateful I get to sign my name 14 00:00:50,259 --> 00:00:53,220 on a granola that has my photo on it. 15 00:00:55,556 --> 00:00:57,683 Sophia! 16 00:01:04,356 --> 00:01:06,775 Brazil is my home, and I love being here. 17 00:01:06,776 --> 00:01:08,151 I love competing here. 18 00:01:08,152 --> 00:01:11,529 And it's fun to interact with people that come here to support us. 19 00:01:11,530 --> 00:01:14,365 It's a really special place for me to end this season, 20 00:01:14,366 --> 00:01:16,451 especially if I make it on tour. 21 00:01:23,042 --> 00:01:24,417 We're here in Brazil. 22 00:01:24,418 --> 00:01:26,711 This is the last event of the season. 23 00:01:26,712 --> 00:01:29,798 We all expected to be surfing in bikinis and board shorts, 24 00:01:29,799 --> 00:01:31,466 but it's freezing cold. 25 00:01:31,467 --> 00:01:34,010 I've been practicing in full suit, 26 00:01:34,011 --> 00:01:35,762 {\an8}but it changes really fast here. 27 00:01:35,763 --> 00:01:38,933 {\an8}So we could be in warmer water tomorrow, we never know. 28 00:01:40,017 --> 00:01:43,061 Yeah, I really want to end the year off on a good note. 29 00:01:43,062 --> 00:01:45,730 I haven't made it past the second heat this entire year. 30 00:01:45,731 --> 00:01:47,733 So this is my last chance to do that. 31 00:01:48,442 --> 00:01:51,069 I could potentially requalify for the Challenger. 32 00:01:51,070 --> 00:01:54,698 So finishing strong would mean a lot to me. 33 00:01:55,407 --> 00:01:57,284 Tomorrow's gonna be a pretty big day. 34 00:02:15,845 --> 00:02:18,096 {\an8}So we're all set at the house, 35 00:02:18,097 --> 00:02:20,015 {\an8}and we have a new member... 36 00:02:21,433 --> 00:02:23,768 {\an8}-Look who it is! -...of the trip. 37 00:02:23,769 --> 00:02:24,811 {\an8}Oh, yes. 38 00:02:24,812 --> 00:02:26,646 This house is so sick. 39 00:02:26,647 --> 00:02:28,399 This is the coach's room. 40 00:02:29,400 --> 00:02:30,943 Jessie's room. 41 00:02:32,611 --> 00:02:34,821 What do you reckon? We do chocolate? 42 00:02:34,822 --> 00:02:37,365 I don't usually make this, 43 00:02:37,366 --> 00:02:38,951 but I like mixing it up. 44 00:02:39,577 --> 00:02:41,786 We should have done, like, the banana bread. 45 00:02:41,787 --> 00:02:43,789 We can still do a banana bread. 46 00:02:44,290 --> 00:02:46,916 I'm always very focused on the competition 47 00:02:46,917 --> 00:02:49,210 and making sure I've done everything to prepare. 48 00:02:49,211 --> 00:02:52,463 But I'm also gonna enjoy this time with friends in Brazil. 49 00:02:52,464 --> 00:02:54,090 It's a round of 48 shortly, 50 00:02:54,091 --> 00:02:56,969 and it's my last chance to make some heats in the challenges. 51 00:02:57,553 --> 00:02:59,512 You brought this recipe to life. 52 00:02:59,513 --> 00:03:01,931 My goal is to make it to the two first in heats, 53 00:03:01,932 --> 00:03:05,102 because I haven't just yet and it would really boost my ranking. 54 00:03:07,646 --> 00:03:09,981 Okay, set it for 30 minutes and I'll check it. 55 00:03:09,982 --> 00:03:14,485 The perception, it's so hard to, like, track how people are doing. 56 00:03:14,486 --> 00:03:15,737 I saw you going through heats. 57 00:03:15,738 --> 00:03:17,322 I saw you surfing so well. 58 00:03:17,323 --> 00:03:19,616 This is like my third year on the Challenger. 59 00:03:19,617 --> 00:03:23,328 The first year was really, really, really bad. 60 00:03:23,329 --> 00:03:24,370 Yeah, yeah. 61 00:03:24,371 --> 00:03:26,623 Some good reality. 62 00:03:26,624 --> 00:03:27,957 Everyone's humbled. 63 00:03:27,958 --> 00:03:29,459 Yeah, like... 64 00:03:29,460 --> 00:03:30,793 humble. 65 00:03:30,794 --> 00:03:33,087 So I had a really tough first year. 66 00:03:33,088 --> 00:03:34,339 I was just like... 67 00:03:34,340 --> 00:03:37,258 I'm just gonna try to surf and, you know. 68 00:03:37,259 --> 00:03:39,344 Like everything in surfing is such a fine line. 69 00:03:39,345 --> 00:03:41,679 It's like, don't overthink it. Be instinctive. 70 00:03:41,680 --> 00:03:44,057 But then also, like, you want to be like, focused 71 00:03:44,058 --> 00:03:46,142 -And use your brain. -Yeah. 72 00:03:46,143 --> 00:03:47,894 And, like, trying to find that balance. 73 00:03:47,895 --> 00:03:50,355 At the end of the day, even if we're not having the results, 74 00:03:50,356 --> 00:03:53,650 we're traveling and you're getting so much experience. 75 00:03:53,651 --> 00:03:55,777 So I feel like you're surfing way better than last year. 76 00:03:55,778 --> 00:03:58,112 Yeah, I appreciate it. It's such a long road. 77 00:03:58,113 --> 00:04:01,699 Although I want to be doing a lot better, I know, like, it's a process. 78 00:04:01,700 --> 00:04:02,951 You're in the right path. 79 00:04:02,952 --> 00:04:06,663 Like, if you're surfing better, that's like a huge, huge step. 80 00:04:06,664 --> 00:04:08,290 Absolutely. Should we check it? 81 00:04:10,751 --> 00:04:12,127 Oh, my gosh. 82 00:04:15,422 --> 00:04:18,217 Brazilian sugar must be the secret ingredient. 83 00:04:18,884 --> 00:04:21,470 -Fluffy. -I'm so impressed. 84 00:04:22,137 --> 00:04:23,429 That's so good. 85 00:04:23,430 --> 00:04:24,847 Voilà. 86 00:04:24,848 --> 00:04:26,307 Wow. 87 00:04:33,857 --> 00:04:37,068 Bom dia, good morning here in Saquarema. 88 00:04:37,069 --> 00:04:40,029 And this is the final stop of the Challenger Series. 89 00:04:40,030 --> 00:04:41,489 Stop number six. 90 00:04:41,490 --> 00:04:44,367 And a lot of preparation already happening this morning. 91 00:04:50,124 --> 00:04:52,583 It's crazy to be at the end of the Challengers. 92 00:04:52,584 --> 00:04:56,170 There's a lot of emotions going around. Everyone's under a lot of pressure. 93 00:04:56,171 --> 00:04:58,214 {\an8}Sol didn't make her round of 48. 94 00:04:58,215 --> 00:04:59,966 {\an8}And her season's now done. 95 00:04:59,967 --> 00:05:03,262 {\an8}And it's really setting in that this is the last chance to compete. 96 00:05:03,971 --> 00:05:06,014 I am right at the bottom of the ranks. 97 00:05:06,015 --> 00:05:08,975 If I can climb up, like, two rounds, that'd make a huge difference. 98 00:05:08,976 --> 00:05:11,602 So I really want to go through this round so I've got a chance. 99 00:05:11,603 --> 00:05:14,313 {\an8}Round of 48, heat five. 100 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:17,483 {\an8}All different parts of the world represented in this heat out there. 101 00:05:17,484 --> 00:05:20,778 We look at Cape Town, South Africa's Jessie Van Niekerk, 102 00:05:20,779 --> 00:05:24,198 who resides majority of the year in Melbourne, Australia. 103 00:05:24,199 --> 00:05:26,909 But really a traveler of the world, is Jessie. 104 00:05:26,910 --> 00:05:28,244 Met her and her father. 105 00:05:28,245 --> 00:05:29,746 I met her also. 106 00:05:29,747 --> 00:05:31,622 Nice family, nice person. 107 00:05:31,623 --> 00:05:34,876 Yeah, she's getting a 5.67 on her last 108 00:05:34,877 --> 00:05:36,586 to move her straight into first. 109 00:05:36,587 --> 00:05:37,920 Here's Sanday. 110 00:05:37,921 --> 00:05:39,839 Using priority, it seems like 111 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:42,341 not only the waves have gotten a bit smaller, 112 00:05:42,342 --> 00:05:43,926 they've moved in a bit closer to shore. 113 00:05:43,927 --> 00:05:45,970 Yeah, with tide coming up, 114 00:05:45,971 --> 00:05:48,098 it will be kind of hard to put the combos on. 115 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:54,062 And, oh, Janire with a strong forehand wrap on the left. 116 00:05:54,063 --> 00:05:56,522 Haven't really seen the left come into play too much today, 117 00:05:56,523 --> 00:06:00,486 but it will in this heat after this wave for Janire. 118 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:04,697 And the last of blue, a 5.93. 119 00:06:04,698 --> 00:06:05,907 Straight to the lead. 120 00:06:05,908 --> 00:06:07,742 Eleven-point heat total. 121 00:06:07,743 --> 00:06:10,161 That means Jessie Van Niekerk now in second. 122 00:06:10,162 --> 00:06:12,289 Needing a 5.34 to retake the lead. 123 00:06:13,123 --> 00:06:14,958 We look at Tsuzuki right now. 124 00:06:15,834 --> 00:06:17,461 Setup carve into the lip. 125 00:06:18,170 --> 00:06:20,129 And she ain't looking for a whole lot either. 126 00:06:20,130 --> 00:06:22,507 So a 3.58 is what she needs. 127 00:06:22,508 --> 00:06:24,384 And the last of Tsuzuki... 128 00:06:25,427 --> 00:06:27,553 it's enough for second place at 4.2. 129 00:06:27,554 --> 00:06:30,098 So that means that the surfer in the white jersey, 130 00:06:30,099 --> 00:06:33,142 Jessie Van Niekerk, needs at least a 3.36 131 00:06:33,143 --> 00:06:34,936 to retake second place. 132 00:06:34,937 --> 00:06:36,687 So this comes in under. 133 00:06:36,688 --> 00:06:38,606 Fifty seconds to go right here. 134 00:06:38,607 --> 00:06:41,234 Van Niekerk in third needing a 3.36 135 00:06:41,235 --> 00:06:42,860 to move back up into advancing. 136 00:06:42,861 --> 00:06:44,904 Sanday in fourth. 137 00:06:44,905 --> 00:06:47,907 Sanday had to paddle out that one, wasn't able to get into it. 138 00:06:47,908 --> 00:06:50,576 And Van Niekerk seemed like she had a chance. 139 00:06:50,577 --> 00:06:52,286 She went for the Hail Mary there. 140 00:06:52,287 --> 00:06:54,705 Doesn't seem like it's gonna be the 3.36 141 00:06:54,706 --> 00:06:56,165 that she was needing, though. 142 00:07:04,424 --> 00:07:05,633 With my ranking this year, 143 00:07:05,634 --> 00:07:08,261 I won't requalify on to the Challengers automatically. 144 00:07:08,262 --> 00:07:11,722 So I've got to go back to Africa and compete in a few events 145 00:07:11,723 --> 00:07:13,391 that will requalify me 146 00:07:13,392 --> 00:07:15,309 for the Challenger next year. 147 00:07:15,310 --> 00:07:18,020 So bittersweet because it's been a big year 148 00:07:18,021 --> 00:07:19,939 and a lot of progress in a lot of areas. 149 00:07:19,940 --> 00:07:24,152 My heats haven't really reflected it, but I know that my family and I 150 00:07:24,153 --> 00:07:27,446 are super happy with the development of my surfing throughout the year. 151 00:07:27,447 --> 00:07:31,617 Hoping, praying, and trusting God that hopefully I'm here next year. 152 00:07:47,009 --> 00:07:48,217 {\an8}Hello. 153 00:07:48,218 --> 00:07:49,553 Hi, Ma. 154 00:07:50,804 --> 00:07:52,138 How are you? 155 00:07:52,139 --> 00:07:54,390 I'm great, thanks. How are you? 156 00:07:54,391 --> 00:07:56,142 I'm happy/sad. 157 00:07:56,143 --> 00:07:58,644 I think you surfed very clever heat. 158 00:07:58,645 --> 00:08:02,064 I'm just sad for you because it was just right there. 159 00:08:02,065 --> 00:08:04,192 And you surfed well. 160 00:08:04,193 --> 00:08:05,402 Super well. 161 00:08:06,069 --> 00:08:07,069 Hi. 162 00:08:08,155 --> 00:08:09,322 Hi, Inny. 163 00:08:09,323 --> 00:08:10,781 Wow, wow, wow. 164 00:08:11,742 --> 00:08:13,910 Oh, what? Like, I just got close. 165 00:08:13,911 --> 00:08:16,996 I wanted... I wanted that final shot, you know? 166 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:19,248 Just getting some momentum. 167 00:08:19,249 --> 00:08:22,668 But I'm really grateful that I... 168 00:08:22,669 --> 00:08:25,463 I got to figure out a lot this year. 169 00:08:25,464 --> 00:08:28,175 So it stings, but it's fine. 170 00:08:29,426 --> 00:08:30,546 Well that's a good attitude. 171 00:08:31,136 --> 00:08:32,803 The end of the season 172 00:08:32,804 --> 00:08:36,140 is basically the beginning of other opportunities. 173 00:08:36,141 --> 00:08:38,309 You've got a new Challenger season coming up. 174 00:08:38,310 --> 00:08:40,436 You're going to hopefully make it through the regionals. 175 00:08:40,437 --> 00:08:41,687 You're going to hopefully get on tour. 176 00:08:41,688 --> 00:08:43,147 It's going to be again... 177 00:08:43,148 --> 00:08:44,232 amazing, amazing. 178 00:08:44,233 --> 00:08:47,486 I'm excited for next year. We're gonna make it count. 179 00:08:48,070 --> 00:08:49,320 -I love you. -Okay. 180 00:08:49,321 --> 00:08:50,863 Well done. We're very proud of you. 181 00:08:50,864 --> 00:08:52,865 I'm grateful for our little team. 182 00:08:52,866 --> 00:08:55,869 Thanks for being up all night. I love you so much. 183 00:08:56,995 --> 00:08:58,788 -Love you too. -Love you, baby. 184 00:09:07,422 --> 00:09:10,091 We're back for the Corona Saquarema Pro. 185 00:09:10,092 --> 00:09:12,718 An important round for the women out there right now, 186 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:14,930 as qualification is on the line. 187 00:09:24,731 --> 00:09:27,066 The biggest challenge that I face 188 00:09:27,067 --> 00:09:28,901 is just getting out of my own head. 189 00:09:28,902 --> 00:09:32,238 There's so many variables and so many things that can go on in heats. 190 00:09:32,239 --> 00:09:35,283 But I really want to qualify for the tour. 191 00:09:35,284 --> 00:09:39,871 I'm gonna try to focus on myself and, yeah, just do my best. 192 00:09:40,622 --> 00:09:43,040 {\an8}Even if you win this, you won't make it into the top ten. 193 00:09:43,041 --> 00:09:46,336 {\an8}You have nothing to prove to anyone, or do you have any pressure on you. 194 00:09:47,629 --> 00:09:50,381 It's surfing, surfing well, wanting to surf well. 195 00:09:50,382 --> 00:09:53,427 You want to get out of the heat and say, "I surfed like crazy in this heat." 196 00:09:54,720 --> 00:09:57,806 -I want waves. -And you will have them. 197 00:09:58,307 --> 00:10:00,766 Yesterday gave me some good vibes, 198 00:10:00,767 --> 00:10:02,935 good energy, and I'm... I'm feeling it. 199 00:10:02,936 --> 00:10:05,021 I think it's gonna be a really good heat. 200 00:10:05,022 --> 00:10:07,148 I feel like I really have to get in my zone, 201 00:10:07,149 --> 00:10:08,482 put my... 202 00:10:08,483 --> 00:10:10,943 my headphones on and focus 203 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:14,071 because there's quite a lot to get distracted with. 204 00:10:14,072 --> 00:10:17,658 My goal has always been to win a Challenger event. 205 00:10:17,659 --> 00:10:19,786 So I'm just gonna go after that. 206 00:10:22,289 --> 00:10:24,457 Big round out there for the women. 207 00:10:24,458 --> 00:10:25,751 It's the round of 32. 208 00:10:27,669 --> 00:10:29,587 This is Ēwe Wong right here. 209 00:10:29,588 --> 00:10:31,506 Wraps it back all the way. 210 00:10:34,217 --> 00:10:36,344 Oh! The surfer from Hawaii 211 00:10:36,345 --> 00:10:38,095 with a big lay back right there. 212 00:10:38,096 --> 00:10:39,930 -Can she pull it off? -Ooh! 213 00:10:39,931 --> 00:10:41,807 Nearly had it right at the end, 214 00:10:41,808 --> 00:10:43,142 but still will get credit. 215 00:10:43,143 --> 00:10:44,643 Just at 2.83. 216 00:10:44,644 --> 00:10:47,104 But when we talk about style, she has it for days. 217 00:10:47,105 --> 00:10:49,273 And boy, can she rip. 218 00:10:49,274 --> 00:10:51,318 22:45 on the clock. 219 00:10:51,860 --> 00:10:53,111 {\an8}And here's Kika now. 220 00:10:54,363 --> 00:10:55,780 {\an8}Late takeoff for her. 221 00:10:55,781 --> 00:10:57,574 Setup carve down the line. 222 00:10:58,784 --> 00:11:02,120 Once again, laying on the rail. That DHD looks good under her feet. 223 00:11:04,164 --> 00:11:06,457 Putting in some good work on this wave right here. 224 00:11:06,458 --> 00:11:08,125 As soon as I say that, though, goes down. 225 00:11:08,126 --> 00:11:10,879 -Yeah. -There's the coach and crew. 226 00:11:12,339 --> 00:11:14,132 Still anybody's game. 227 00:11:14,758 --> 00:11:19,179 Harrison right there, she is ripping this wave to pieces too. 228 00:11:22,974 --> 00:11:25,017 And Ēwe behind her. 229 00:11:25,018 --> 00:11:28,229 Good setup carve right there for Wong into the lip. 230 00:11:28,230 --> 00:11:31,148 And looking for the strong one at the end. She'll get it. 231 00:11:31,149 --> 00:11:34,611 Ēwe pushing just a bit too hard right there for the finish. 232 00:11:36,196 --> 00:11:37,863 She slightly improves, 233 00:11:37,864 --> 00:11:40,157 so it's Harrison with a 4.77. 234 00:11:40,158 --> 00:11:41,952 Ēwe Wong down to second place. 235 00:11:44,788 --> 00:11:46,039 Here's Veselko. 236 00:11:46,706 --> 00:11:48,290 She's trying to take the lead. 237 00:11:48,291 --> 00:11:52,337 Big snap, carves it back. Strong stuff from Kika. 238 00:11:53,130 --> 00:11:55,423 And the Portuguese surfer with a slip at the end, 239 00:11:55,424 --> 00:11:57,925 but she had done a good amount of work before that. 240 00:11:57,926 --> 00:12:00,052 She's showing that she deserves to go through. 241 00:12:00,053 --> 00:12:03,431 Veselko in second. Harrison in the lead. 242 00:12:03,432 --> 00:12:05,057 Still three minutes to go. 243 00:12:05,058 --> 00:12:07,351 Priority with Ēwe Wong in the green. 244 00:12:07,352 --> 00:12:10,938 She's definitely not out of it, but she has had a couple of falls 245 00:12:10,939 --> 00:12:13,524 that have cost her some important scores in this heat. 246 00:12:13,525 --> 00:12:15,902 And Wong with priority, she's gonna let it go. 247 00:12:17,112 --> 00:12:20,281 Veselko using third priority, keeping Erostarbe off. 248 00:12:20,282 --> 00:12:23,742 Bully section. Beautiful carve right there from Kika. 249 00:12:23,743 --> 00:12:25,536 Just the one, though. 250 00:12:25,537 --> 00:12:26,663 Yes. 251 00:12:27,330 --> 00:12:29,373 Two-minute warning. 252 00:12:29,374 --> 00:12:32,585 But now Ēwe Wong needing a 5.53. 253 00:12:32,586 --> 00:12:33,961 Can she get into it? 254 00:12:33,962 --> 00:12:35,254 She can't. 255 00:12:35,255 --> 00:12:37,673 The backwash playing a bigger factor right now. 256 00:12:37,674 --> 00:12:40,759 The native Hawaiian surfer not able to get into it. 257 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:46,975 And it's Ellie Harrison and Kika Veselko with a great performance out there. 258 00:12:52,731 --> 00:12:55,941 I'm definitely bummed that it ended this way. 259 00:12:55,942 --> 00:12:59,236 Now I have to do a bunch of the regional events 260 00:12:59,237 --> 00:13:00,946 to requalify for the Challenger. 261 00:13:00,947 --> 00:13:03,199 I want to go home, reset, 262 00:13:03,200 --> 00:13:05,034 figure out what I need to work on. 263 00:13:05,035 --> 00:13:07,370 So that I come back stronger next year. 264 00:13:09,831 --> 00:13:12,041 Just made my heat, so I'm really stoked. 265 00:13:12,042 --> 00:13:14,627 The scores weren't insanely high, 266 00:13:14,628 --> 00:13:16,671 but it was enough to make it through. 267 00:13:19,549 --> 00:13:20,925 No, I want a hug. 268 00:13:25,555 --> 00:13:26,597 You did well. 269 00:13:26,598 --> 00:13:28,849 I'd have gone for waves you skipped, 270 00:13:28,850 --> 00:13:30,810 but they turned out to be no good. 271 00:13:31,394 --> 00:13:34,563 Good thing you didn't follow my instinct but went with yours. 272 00:13:34,564 --> 00:13:37,274 I'll reset, and tomorrow will be a new day. 273 00:13:37,275 --> 00:13:39,110 I'm ready for another one. Bring it on. 274 00:13:58,421 --> 00:14:01,257 Second day of competition here in Saquarema. 275 00:14:01,258 --> 00:14:03,342 Waves are extremely fun this morning. 276 00:14:03,343 --> 00:14:05,719 Conditions are looking beautiful, as always. 277 00:14:05,720 --> 00:14:08,055 Today, though, real big round for the women out there. 278 00:14:08,056 --> 00:14:10,391 Yeah, for sure. Many things on the line. 279 00:14:10,392 --> 00:14:14,145 The waves are there, so I'm very excited for the rest of the day. 280 00:14:16,398 --> 00:14:17,982 {\an8}I am feeling nervous. 281 00:14:17,983 --> 00:14:21,235 {\an8}This event, there is like three scenarios for me in the rankings. 282 00:14:21,236 --> 00:14:23,988 {\an8}I have a slight chance to get on the Championship Tour, 283 00:14:23,989 --> 00:14:26,448 which is the main dream and goal. 284 00:14:26,449 --> 00:14:27,908 And if I make this round, 285 00:14:27,909 --> 00:14:30,536 then I'll have my spot to the next year. 286 00:14:30,537 --> 00:14:32,204 And if I lose this round, 287 00:14:32,205 --> 00:14:35,791 then I might not have my spot on the Challenger Series. 288 00:14:35,792 --> 00:14:39,254 I've been praying very hard just for things to work for me. 289 00:14:41,423 --> 00:14:43,007 And looking at heat number three now. 290 00:14:43,008 --> 00:14:45,676 {\an8}Vahine Fierro, the Olympian, she's gonna to be in the red. 291 00:14:45,677 --> 00:14:48,178 {\an8}Sophia Medina from Maresias, São Paulo, in blue. 292 00:14:48,179 --> 00:14:51,515 {\an8}Alexia Monteiro, the 17-year-old, is in the white. 293 00:14:51,516 --> 00:14:54,393 And Daniella Rosas, former Pan American champion 294 00:14:54,394 --> 00:14:57,021 and Olympian herself, in the green jersey. 295 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:02,026 Well, here goes Sophia. 296 00:15:02,027 --> 00:15:03,611 Under everybody else's priority, 297 00:15:03,612 --> 00:15:06,822 big turn right there for Medina. 298 00:15:06,823 --> 00:15:08,325 Combos it up. 299 00:15:12,329 --> 00:15:16,457 Kind of a softer finish, but still had the combo before that. 300 00:15:16,458 --> 00:15:18,292 Not needing a whole lot either. 301 00:15:18,293 --> 00:15:21,045 Here's Vahine. Second priority. 302 00:15:21,046 --> 00:15:22,631 And up and riding. 303 00:15:23,715 --> 00:15:25,758 Down the line wave coming around the section. 304 00:15:25,759 --> 00:15:27,301 Big turn to start things off. 305 00:15:27,302 --> 00:15:31,013 For the Tahitian, an even better second one too. 306 00:15:31,014 --> 00:15:32,431 And she's on a roll. 307 00:15:32,432 --> 00:15:36,226 She gets a score for the lead, a 5.3. 308 00:15:36,227 --> 00:15:40,564 So Fierro in first with the combination of two scores of 10.4. 309 00:15:40,565 --> 00:15:42,525 That drops Medina down to second. 310 00:15:46,279 --> 00:15:49,448 I think the sign that Charlie gave to her with the board 311 00:15:49,449 --> 00:15:53,370 might help her to find that wave on the priority. 312 00:15:54,245 --> 00:15:55,288 She's up and riding. 313 00:15:56,831 --> 00:15:58,749 Medina now fading back. 314 00:15:58,750 --> 00:16:01,585 Has a good air game too. Haven't seen it in this heat. 315 00:16:01,586 --> 00:16:04,963 More of a setup turn right there and was potentially looking down the line 316 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:06,341 a bit too much. 317 00:16:07,509 --> 00:16:10,511 Rosas, right here with priority, in fourth. 318 00:16:10,512 --> 00:16:12,680 Only needs a 4.53, though. 319 00:16:12,681 --> 00:16:14,598 Setup turn right there. 320 00:16:14,599 --> 00:16:16,643 And a big finish for Dani. 321 00:16:17,352 --> 00:16:18,644 Still waiting on this score, 322 00:16:18,645 --> 00:16:21,940 but it could potentially be one of the best waves of the heat. 323 00:16:23,024 --> 00:16:27,903 Medina, important heat for her if she wants to stay alive in contention. 324 00:16:27,904 --> 00:16:29,863 I don't know who's more nervous, 325 00:16:29,864 --> 00:16:33,075 whether it's Sophia or Charlie over in the athletes area, 326 00:16:33,076 --> 00:16:35,452 but he does seem a bit concerned. 327 00:16:35,453 --> 00:16:37,038 Fifty seconds. 328 00:16:37,914 --> 00:16:40,541 I hope I never get to that situation myself. 329 00:16:40,542 --> 00:16:43,210 Being a parent and watching your kids compete 330 00:16:43,211 --> 00:16:45,463 might be the most stressful thing ever. 331 00:16:46,881 --> 00:16:49,591 Medina trying to play some defense behind her, 332 00:16:49,592 --> 00:16:52,345 That's a much better finish for Sophia. 333 00:16:52,971 --> 00:16:54,638 And this heat counting down. 334 00:16:54,639 --> 00:16:58,434 So this could potentially be decided on the beach. 335 00:17:00,979 --> 00:17:02,146 Winning on the last score. 336 00:17:02,147 --> 00:17:05,649 Daniella Rosas needing just a 4.53 for second place. 337 00:17:08,445 --> 00:17:11,613 A good embrace right there by both Rosas and Medina. 338 00:17:11,614 --> 00:17:13,449 It's really nice to see 339 00:17:13,450 --> 00:17:15,701 how the friendship and everything, 340 00:17:15,702 --> 00:17:18,746 how these girls, they're always traveling together. 341 00:17:18,747 --> 00:17:22,167 They know themselves, like, for so long. 342 00:17:24,043 --> 00:17:27,212 Sophia Medina to go on a wave after Rosas caught one. 343 00:17:27,213 --> 00:17:29,256 3.7 for Rosas is not enough. 344 00:17:33,261 --> 00:17:38,640 {\an8}So it's gonna be Fierro and Medina moving through into the round of 16. 345 00:17:38,641 --> 00:17:41,560 {\an8}A big moment for the surfer from Maresias, São Paulo. 346 00:17:41,561 --> 00:17:44,813 She's gonna be advancing into the next round. 347 00:17:44,814 --> 00:17:47,399 And a big embrace by both her family and friends. 348 00:17:53,198 --> 00:17:54,448 Being an inspiration, 349 00:17:54,449 --> 00:17:57,327 how do you see the future of women's surfing growing in Brazil? 350 00:17:57,952 --> 00:18:01,580 Actually, my biggest dream is to inspire little girls to surf too. 351 00:18:01,581 --> 00:18:04,917 Just like I was inspired by Carissa Moore, 352 00:18:04,918 --> 00:18:06,835 by the girls in the WSL, 353 00:18:06,836 --> 00:18:09,171 I want to leave that legacy behind too. 354 00:18:09,172 --> 00:18:12,299 It's cool to see little girls watching this championship, 355 00:18:12,300 --> 00:18:16,220 and I hope to be a good role model. That's why I work every day. 356 00:18:16,221 --> 00:18:19,557 I think that's what surfing's about, it's to spread what you learn. 357 00:18:20,475 --> 00:18:22,268 I'm a fan. 358 00:18:23,353 --> 00:18:24,520 Okay, have a good rest. 359 00:18:24,521 --> 00:18:26,522 Thank you. See you. Bye. 360 00:18:26,523 --> 00:18:28,399 Bye bye. 361 00:18:45,416 --> 00:18:46,417 Hi, Mom. 362 00:18:47,210 --> 00:18:48,585 -How are you? -Good. 363 00:18:48,586 --> 00:18:52,256 {\an8}I didn't call you right after my heat 'cause I was pretty bummed 364 00:18:52,257 --> 00:18:54,759 {\an8}and needed some space. 365 00:18:55,593 --> 00:18:57,052 Yeah, no, I figured. 366 00:18:57,053 --> 00:19:02,391 So, you know, this is the conclusion of the second season on Challenger. 367 00:19:02,392 --> 00:19:04,811 In what ways do you think this year was better? 368 00:19:05,436 --> 00:19:07,188 I was more consistent. 369 00:19:07,772 --> 00:19:09,691 What changes do you feel like you need to make? 370 00:19:10,984 --> 00:19:12,901 Getting a coach would be great. 371 00:19:12,902 --> 00:19:16,280 Definitely. I think that would be helpful. 372 00:19:16,281 --> 00:19:17,865 Anything else? 373 00:19:17,866 --> 00:19:21,159 Obviously, I have a lot of things to work on. 374 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:25,539 Um, Challenger isn't just something you breeze through. 375 00:19:25,540 --> 00:19:27,875 So going home and reflecting 376 00:19:27,876 --> 00:19:31,212 and regrouping will be really important. 377 00:19:31,796 --> 00:19:34,339 I think the really important thing for you to remember 378 00:19:34,340 --> 00:19:37,426 and always carry with you is that you are a representative 379 00:19:37,427 --> 00:19:39,177 of ʻŌlelo Hawai'i. 380 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:42,639 And I know that can be a lot of pressure sometimes, 381 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:46,436 but it's also something really important to... 382 00:19:47,312 --> 00:19:48,438 be with you. 383 00:19:48,563 --> 00:19:51,773 It's really important for me to hopefully inspire the next generation 384 00:19:51,774 --> 00:19:54,860 of 'ōiwi, female or male surfers. 385 00:19:54,861 --> 00:19:57,195 Yeah. I'm proud of you. 386 00:19:57,196 --> 00:20:00,490 I mean, yeah, I know you didn't get the results you wanted or whatever, 387 00:20:00,491 --> 00:20:02,701 but I do think you learned a lot, 388 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:06,371 and that's an important part of the process. 389 00:20:06,372 --> 00:20:08,081 I had an amazing year. 390 00:20:08,082 --> 00:20:12,753 Traveled the world with friends and, yeah, met new people, 391 00:20:12,754 --> 00:20:16,049 got to experience new things and visit new places, so... 392 00:20:16,883 --> 00:20:19,134 Lots of positives to take away from this year. 393 00:20:19,135 --> 00:20:21,345 Okay. Good, Ēwe. 394 00:20:21,346 --> 00:20:24,806 Now it's figuring out how to make those big jumps. 395 00:20:24,807 --> 00:20:26,850 Okay, one step is to say it. 396 00:20:26,851 --> 00:20:29,353 The next step is to figure out the options 397 00:20:29,354 --> 00:20:30,854 and then to do them. 398 00:20:30,855 --> 00:20:33,982 Yeah, I'm excited to go home and have some events at home, 399 00:20:33,983 --> 00:20:37,277 and hopefully look forward to requalifying for next year. 400 00:20:37,278 --> 00:20:39,489 -Waves are good at home. -Can't wait. 401 00:20:40,448 --> 00:20:41,990 Yeah, I can't wait to see you too. 402 00:20:41,991 --> 00:20:44,034 -See... See you. -Love you so much, Ēwe. 403 00:20:44,035 --> 00:20:45,535 Love you too. 404 00:20:52,710 --> 00:20:55,712 {\an8}We came here, didn't we? For the QS? 405 00:20:55,713 --> 00:20:56,672 {\an8}Yeah. 406 00:20:56,673 --> 00:20:58,758 I feel really good, like... 407 00:21:00,176 --> 00:21:02,302 that it's the last event of the year, 408 00:21:02,303 --> 00:21:04,179 whether I qualify or not. 409 00:21:04,180 --> 00:21:07,766 I feel grateful just to be here with a little bit of chance. 410 00:21:07,767 --> 00:21:10,936 This here dad is very proud of you, 411 00:21:10,937 --> 00:21:13,438 but the coach is very proud too. 412 00:21:14,691 --> 00:21:19,736 Because, uh, you are dedication, training in the water, 413 00:21:19,737 --> 00:21:21,614 out the water. 414 00:21:22,240 --> 00:21:23,741 So, tomorrow will be 415 00:21:24,242 --> 00:21:27,704 an important day for the championship, round of 16. 416 00:21:30,498 --> 00:21:34,334 It means starting the heat believing that the first place is possible. 417 00:21:34,335 --> 00:21:37,462 Always respecting your opponent. 418 00:21:37,463 --> 00:21:41,842 It's a very hard heat, but I believe we can do it well, 419 00:21:41,843 --> 00:21:45,929 which is very important to get 420 00:21:45,930 --> 00:21:48,348 to what many thought possible. 421 00:21:48,349 --> 00:21:50,392 -Let's go for it. -Keep going. 422 00:21:50,393 --> 00:21:53,395 I don't want to start crying, but I believe. 423 00:21:54,397 --> 00:21:57,525 -Me too, let's go! -Let's take them on. 424 00:22:06,784 --> 00:22:08,494 Let it burn. 425 00:22:15,626 --> 00:22:17,878 So you heard the call for tomorrow? 426 00:22:17,879 --> 00:22:20,172 Yeah, 6:30 call. 427 00:22:20,173 --> 00:22:22,340 {\an8}Possible 7:05. 428 00:22:22,341 --> 00:22:25,720 {\an8}So I think be down there by 6:00. 429 00:22:26,721 --> 00:22:29,599 You can actually feel the tension at the beach. 430 00:22:30,308 --> 00:22:32,476 Everything comes down into this event. 431 00:22:32,477 --> 00:22:35,979 Have you thought about anything besides surfing? 432 00:22:35,980 --> 00:22:38,106 Do you want me to think about? 433 00:22:38,107 --> 00:22:40,485 -What else? -There's nothing else to think about. 434 00:22:41,402 --> 00:22:43,111 I think it's all about performing. 435 00:22:43,112 --> 00:22:46,866 Yeah. I just want to surf. Don't want to think about anything else. 436 00:22:47,867 --> 00:22:50,118 I would love to be on the sand 437 00:22:50,119 --> 00:22:52,746 and being the first person to tell you that you just... 438 00:22:52,747 --> 00:22:53,873 you just made it. 439 00:22:54,540 --> 00:22:55,582 Just screaming. 440 00:22:55,583 --> 00:22:57,375 See what happens. 441 00:22:57,376 --> 00:22:59,295 See what the wave brings. 442 00:23:00,004 --> 00:23:01,588 Even though it's been a hard year, 443 00:23:01,589 --> 00:23:04,549 I feel like I'm doing the the right things. 444 00:23:04,550 --> 00:23:07,052 I have great people supporting me. 445 00:23:07,053 --> 00:23:08,303 Here we go. 446 00:23:08,304 --> 00:23:09,805 Moment of truth. 447 00:23:09,806 --> 00:23:12,808 I think I really need to focus on my career. 448 00:23:12,809 --> 00:23:15,268 I'm young, and it doesn't last too long, 449 00:23:15,269 --> 00:23:18,980 so my goal is to give everything I have right now 450 00:23:18,981 --> 00:23:21,317 and no regrets in the future. 451 00:23:30,368 --> 00:23:32,160 Thank you. 452 00:23:32,161 --> 00:23:33,161 Wow. 453 00:23:34,539 --> 00:23:36,039 Oh, my God. 454 00:23:36,040 --> 00:23:37,800 -That looks so good. -So good. 455 00:23:38,751 --> 00:23:41,671 You guys both got some good results this year. 456 00:23:43,256 --> 00:23:44,757 I mean, better than me, but... 457 00:23:45,466 --> 00:23:46,676 {\an8}No comments. 458 00:23:47,802 --> 00:23:50,345 {\an8}Sol's just, I'm gonna sit back and not talk about results. 459 00:23:50,346 --> 00:23:52,097 It's like a trigger. 460 00:23:52,098 --> 00:23:53,515 Exactly. 461 00:23:53,516 --> 00:23:55,767 This is actually the coolest place for the last comp 462 00:23:55,768 --> 00:23:57,894 because everyone's staying close by. 463 00:23:57,895 --> 00:24:00,105 You see everyone at breakfast. 464 00:24:00,106 --> 00:24:02,608 -I know. -Everyone at lunch, everyone at dinner. 465 00:24:03,276 --> 00:24:04,609 They're all just a big family. 466 00:24:04,610 --> 00:24:06,111 Yeah. 467 00:24:06,112 --> 00:24:08,238 I feel like at the beginning of the year, 468 00:24:08,239 --> 00:24:10,407 everyone's kind of like in their own groups. 469 00:24:10,408 --> 00:24:11,867 But then, like, towards, like... 470 00:24:11,868 --> 00:24:14,911 We're in Brazil. Like, everyone's super friendly. 471 00:24:14,912 --> 00:24:19,749 You got to relax and enjoy and laugh about the fact that it's over. 472 00:24:19,750 --> 00:24:22,627 -I know. -Laugh and cry at the same time. 473 00:24:30,636 --> 00:24:32,596 Welcome back to Saquarema. 474 00:24:32,597 --> 00:24:34,806 Moving on into head-to-head match ups 475 00:24:34,807 --> 00:24:37,851 {\an8}for the women in the round of 16. 476 00:24:37,852 --> 00:24:39,477 {\an8}Back-to-back-to-back. 477 00:24:39,478 --> 00:24:41,563 Full day of competition. Epic day. 478 00:24:41,564 --> 00:24:43,816 So we're amped already here. 479 00:24:48,196 --> 00:24:52,490 I'm feeling good going into the round 16 against Vahiné. 480 00:24:52,491 --> 00:24:54,284 Vahiné is a really good surfer, 481 00:24:54,285 --> 00:24:57,704 so I know that I'll have to catch the best waves 482 00:24:57,705 --> 00:24:59,289 to come out with the win. 483 00:24:59,290 --> 00:25:03,084 But the main goal is to focus on myself, get my waves, 484 00:25:03,085 --> 00:25:06,797 and do like a smart strategy against her. 485 00:25:07,423 --> 00:25:10,426 -I'm feeling anxious, damn it. -You are? That's good, man. 486 00:25:11,219 --> 00:25:13,887 No warrior goes into the arena without some nerves, 487 00:25:13,888 --> 00:25:15,264 it means you're alive. 488 00:25:17,808 --> 00:25:22,939 Channel that into power 489 00:25:23,481 --> 00:25:25,191 and presence in the water. 490 00:25:25,858 --> 00:25:27,610 That's a good entry over there. 491 00:25:30,196 --> 00:25:34,367 It's perfect, a strong selection. I'm going for it. 492 00:25:35,534 --> 00:25:39,288 Kika, you're a warrior. You got this! 493 00:25:40,164 --> 00:25:42,415 I'm hoping for a lot of waves, 494 00:25:42,416 --> 00:25:45,210 a lot of opportunities to make it through, 495 00:25:45,211 --> 00:25:48,589 and to come out happy out of the water. 496 00:25:49,090 --> 00:25:50,715 {\an8}Heat three of the round of 16 497 00:25:50,716 --> 00:25:54,553 {\an8}featuring Vahiné Fierro up against Francisca Veselko. 498 00:25:55,763 --> 00:25:59,808 So if Kika took us out, then she would, I feel like, she would take... 499 00:25:59,809 --> 00:26:02,603 She would knock Vahiné out of qualification. 500 00:26:06,524 --> 00:26:07,691 Vahiné. 501 00:26:07,692 --> 00:26:09,651 Nice rhythm, nice flow. 502 00:26:09,652 --> 00:26:11,111 Hooks it off the top. 503 00:26:11,112 --> 00:26:13,863 Loads up off the bottom. Hooks it off the top again. 504 00:26:13,864 --> 00:26:15,365 Loads up off the bottom. 505 00:26:15,366 --> 00:26:16,825 Hangs it for a third one. 506 00:26:16,826 --> 00:26:20,288 Smile on her face. She's chuckling right now. 507 00:26:26,252 --> 00:26:27,878 Here comes Francisca. 508 00:26:29,588 --> 00:26:31,506 {\an8}Solid top turn there. 509 00:26:31,507 --> 00:26:33,675 {\an8}Fades into the white water. 510 00:26:33,676 --> 00:26:37,053 Another hook, with a little extra on the end. 511 00:26:37,054 --> 00:26:39,765 Snap. Oh no. And catches. 512 00:26:40,683 --> 00:26:42,475 Francisca Veselko 513 00:26:42,476 --> 00:26:46,021 is trailing in her match up against Vahiné Fierro. 514 00:26:46,022 --> 00:26:47,814 She needs a huge number. 515 00:26:47,815 --> 00:26:50,484 Everything's going Vahiné Fierro's way. 516 00:26:51,152 --> 00:26:53,236 Francisca needs something big. 517 00:26:53,237 --> 00:26:55,113 Come on. We can do this. 518 00:26:55,114 --> 00:26:56,240 Let's go! 519 00:26:56,824 --> 00:26:58,241 Kika. 520 00:26:58,242 --> 00:26:59,744 Great carve to begin. 521 00:27:01,245 --> 00:27:02,871 Up in the lip there. 522 00:27:02,872 --> 00:27:04,497 Hit it. Yes. 523 00:27:04,498 --> 00:27:06,041 Sturdy finish. 524 00:27:06,042 --> 00:27:08,460 She's a fearless competitor, man. 525 00:27:08,461 --> 00:27:10,588 She's always fighting till the end. 526 00:27:11,714 --> 00:27:14,883 -The "never give up" spirit. -Yeah, I love that spirit. 527 00:27:14,884 --> 00:27:17,719 The requirement, you can see it on the lead screen. 528 00:27:17,720 --> 00:27:21,640 Still excellent at 8.56 for Kika Veselko. 529 00:27:23,684 --> 00:27:26,811 -Vahiné uses her priority here. -Laying the tactics. 530 00:27:26,812 --> 00:27:28,731 Slashes off the top. 531 00:27:29,648 --> 00:27:32,776 Bounces through the second one. That's not gonna change her score line. 532 00:27:32,777 --> 00:27:35,029 We have the time running against us. 533 00:27:36,072 --> 00:27:37,782 But she knows she can do it. 534 00:27:38,532 --> 00:27:42,535 A little bit of light now for Kika. 535 00:27:42,536 --> 00:27:45,163 -Francisca Veselko. -One minute of light. 536 00:27:45,164 --> 00:27:47,208 Francisca hoping for something. 537 00:27:48,334 --> 00:27:50,795 Make the one that turns the thing around. 538 00:27:52,505 --> 00:27:54,714 That's the end of the road now for Francisca. 539 00:28:18,155 --> 00:28:22,367 That wave was worth a ton of points. I got totally tricked by the backwash. 540 00:28:22,368 --> 00:28:24,202 You surfed like crazy. 541 00:28:24,203 --> 00:28:26,788 Got it? 542 00:28:26,789 --> 00:28:29,291 5.17 with two carves, are you kidding? 543 00:28:30,376 --> 00:28:34,713 Come on man, we have nothing to lose. You're surfing like crazy. 544 00:28:35,339 --> 00:28:36,631 Did you hear me? 545 00:28:36,632 --> 00:28:39,176 That's some crazy surfing, that's what I'm telling you. 546 00:28:40,302 --> 00:28:41,636 I was stupid, you know? 547 00:28:41,637 --> 00:28:45,224 I lost my paddle and couldn't get back. 548 00:28:45,349 --> 00:28:46,307 Yeah. 549 00:28:46,308 --> 00:28:47,935 Damn. 550 00:28:48,978 --> 00:28:50,562 Oh, but the carves, on point. 551 00:28:52,982 --> 00:28:56,485 It's not about a lack of brains, and that's what you need to hold on to. 552 00:28:57,611 --> 00:29:00,906 What is done is done. Honestly, we cannot... 553 00:29:04,285 --> 00:29:06,078 I'm very frustrated. 554 00:29:08,706 --> 00:29:11,584 Why did I not catch the eight-point wave? 555 00:29:18,424 --> 00:29:21,260 We're frustrated, but with our heads held high. 556 00:29:27,892 --> 00:29:29,893 I'm taking in, like, the good things 557 00:29:29,894 --> 00:29:32,520 and not just thinking about the mistakes. 558 00:29:32,521 --> 00:29:34,606 I know more what I really want. 559 00:29:34,607 --> 00:29:38,026 Like I've always known the goal was to be on tour, but now I'm... 560 00:29:38,027 --> 00:29:42,614 I feel like I'm starting to believe it even more and visualize it even more. 561 00:29:42,615 --> 00:29:45,825 I feel good. I'm motivated for next year. 562 00:29:45,826 --> 00:29:50,288 And so there's a lot of good things on the horizon for sure. 563 00:30:02,885 --> 00:30:06,679 The round of 16 is the first heat where you go woman-to-woman. 564 00:30:06,680 --> 00:30:08,723 {\an8}And it's a really important round. 565 00:30:08,724 --> 00:30:13,103 If I make it through this, it will help me get to a better ranking. 566 00:30:13,854 --> 00:30:16,272 I know it's not easy to find the best wave out there, 567 00:30:16,273 --> 00:30:20,527 and I know it's not an easy competitor to be against with, too. 568 00:30:20,528 --> 00:30:22,487 Ellie is such a good surfer. 569 00:30:22,488 --> 00:30:25,114 She can do eight-point rides out of nowhere. 570 00:30:25,115 --> 00:30:28,452 And I just got to focus and try to do my best. 571 00:30:29,995 --> 00:30:33,706 I feel ready. I feel prepared. And let's go. 572 00:30:33,707 --> 00:30:37,210 {\an8}It's heat number four of the round of 16 for the women. 573 00:30:37,211 --> 00:30:40,129 {\an8}Ellie Harrison from Barwon Heads, Australia in the red. 574 00:30:40,130 --> 00:30:43,466 Sophia Medina from Maresias, São Paulo, Brazil 575 00:30:43,467 --> 00:30:44,676 is in the blue. 576 00:30:44,677 --> 00:30:47,345 Mathematically still has a chance to qualify, Medina does. 577 00:30:47,346 --> 00:30:50,181 She does need to win the event and have a couple of other situations 578 00:30:50,182 --> 00:30:52,100 happen in her favor. 579 00:30:52,101 --> 00:30:55,479 {\an8}And here she goes, starting pretty quick, this heat. 580 00:30:57,106 --> 00:30:58,856 Nice first snap right there. 581 00:30:58,857 --> 00:31:00,943 She's really confident. 582 00:31:02,861 --> 00:31:05,155 Here's Harrison, big turn right there. 583 00:31:06,282 --> 00:31:07,616 And just the one and done. 584 00:31:09,660 --> 00:31:12,662 Look, here's Sophia Medina riding again. 585 00:31:12,663 --> 00:31:14,498 The one cut back so far. 586 00:31:16,667 --> 00:31:19,127 Flat section right here, she's trying to generate speed. 587 00:31:19,128 --> 00:31:20,837 That's a good finish for her. 588 00:31:20,838 --> 00:31:22,505 Her best ride in this heat. 589 00:31:22,506 --> 00:31:23,506 Whoo! 590 00:31:25,551 --> 00:31:28,511 Harrison needing a 4.94 for the lead. 591 00:31:28,512 --> 00:31:30,763 And she's up and riding. This could be a good wave. 592 00:31:30,764 --> 00:31:32,265 Wraps it back all the way. 593 00:31:32,266 --> 00:31:35,184 Looking to gain some speed once again. 594 00:31:35,185 --> 00:31:36,686 Lays it on rail. 595 00:31:36,687 --> 00:31:39,981 And Ellie looking for a strong finish. Almost had it right there. 596 00:31:39,982 --> 00:31:41,859 And unfortunately incomplete. 597 00:31:43,777 --> 00:31:48,948 Sophia with a huge chance right here to increase her first place positioning. 598 00:31:48,949 --> 00:31:51,619 And just the one carve. That shouldn't change anything. 599 00:31:52,411 --> 00:31:55,204 Father Charlie a bit nervous at the moment. 600 00:31:55,205 --> 00:31:58,541 He's having a tough time over there in the athletes area. 601 00:31:58,542 --> 00:32:00,209 Pressure getting to him. 602 00:32:00,210 --> 00:32:04,005 Doesn't seem like it's affected Sophia so far in this heat, though. 603 00:32:04,006 --> 00:32:05,673 At the moment, still in the lead. 604 00:32:05,674 --> 00:32:08,551 She's in a position right now that she cannot afford 605 00:32:08,552 --> 00:32:11,137 to lose a single heat for her to have a chance 606 00:32:11,138 --> 00:32:13,806 of qualifying for the CT for next year. 607 00:32:13,807 --> 00:32:16,100 A lot of stress, a lot of emotions. 608 00:32:16,101 --> 00:32:18,436 Harrison looking for a 4.67 609 00:32:18,437 --> 00:32:20,396 to move up into the lead. 610 00:32:20,397 --> 00:32:25,652 A nice first turn and really, really aggressive second one. 611 00:32:25,653 --> 00:32:28,197 But she wasn't able to ride out of that. 612 00:32:29,031 --> 00:32:30,615 Sophia... 613 00:32:30,616 --> 00:32:34,243 with a lot more flow on this one than we've seen on her previous rides. 614 00:32:34,244 --> 00:32:36,121 Yeah, nice rhythm. 615 00:32:37,289 --> 00:32:38,665 Good combo. 616 00:32:38,666 --> 00:32:41,209 Her best wave by a mile. 617 00:32:41,210 --> 00:32:42,960 She's pumped on that. 618 00:32:44,713 --> 00:32:47,924 Let's see if Harrison can mount a comeback right here. 619 00:32:47,925 --> 00:32:49,926 This could potentially be the wave. 620 00:32:49,927 --> 00:32:51,762 So let's see what she could do. 621 00:32:52,805 --> 00:32:55,015 Setup carve as she pulled it short. 622 00:32:56,809 --> 00:33:00,062 Much better right there. Actually gets the completion on this one. 623 00:33:01,730 --> 00:33:03,439 So, big moment, Medina. 624 00:33:03,440 --> 00:33:06,442 I like the way she slides the tail. 625 00:33:06,443 --> 00:33:08,403 Tactics in play right now. 626 00:33:08,404 --> 00:33:10,572 Positioning a big thing out there. 627 00:33:13,450 --> 00:33:15,702 This could be an important wave for Ellie. 628 00:33:15,703 --> 00:33:17,745 Just a bit out of position. 629 00:33:17,746 --> 00:33:18,996 He's got to let it go. 630 00:33:18,997 --> 00:33:21,624 And now Sophia with a huge chance right here. 631 00:33:21,625 --> 00:33:23,668 She's a smart competitor. 632 00:33:23,669 --> 00:33:26,255 Medina surfing this wave well. 633 00:33:27,297 --> 00:33:30,050 Big bank right there on the forehand for Sophia. 634 00:33:30,884 --> 00:33:33,803 She'll get the completion with the white water finish too. 635 00:33:33,804 --> 00:33:35,430 Whoo! 636 00:33:35,431 --> 00:33:36,347 Nice one. 637 00:33:36,348 --> 00:33:38,766 4.17 what she's looking to improve on. 638 00:33:38,767 --> 00:33:39,851 She loves it. 639 00:33:39,852 --> 00:33:42,562 This heat, Sophia's really not only looks strong, 640 00:33:42,563 --> 00:33:44,773 she has competed the smartest of ways. 641 00:33:45,482 --> 00:33:47,233 Thirty seconds left. 642 00:33:47,234 --> 00:33:50,027 Ellie with her back against the wall. 643 00:33:50,028 --> 00:33:51,904 Harrison has had a good year, 644 00:33:51,905 --> 00:33:53,948 coming into the event top 15. 645 00:33:53,949 --> 00:33:55,950 But she's gonna go down red here. 646 00:34:03,959 --> 00:34:07,420 Charlie and the crew, they're stoked. 647 00:34:07,421 --> 00:34:11,257 Everybody on the beach not only supporting the local surfer, 648 00:34:11,258 --> 00:34:13,426 they want to see her eventually qualify 649 00:34:13,427 --> 00:34:15,928 for the World Champ Tour. 650 00:34:15,929 --> 00:34:17,389 Brazil is hopeful. 651 00:34:20,434 --> 00:34:23,102 Sophia, congratulations. That was amazing to watch. 652 00:34:23,103 --> 00:34:26,481 And now the crowd is proud of you. Your father is proud of you. 653 00:34:26,482 --> 00:34:28,149 Uh, how does it feel to hear 654 00:34:28,150 --> 00:34:30,485 all this screaming and yelling and cheering for you, 655 00:34:30,486 --> 00:34:34,363 and how much that brings you the positive energy to go today? 656 00:34:34,364 --> 00:34:36,282 It's just awesome to have this crowd here. 657 00:34:36,283 --> 00:34:38,493 And I don't know, these people are amazing, 658 00:34:38,494 --> 00:34:42,205 and it's just nice to share these special moments with them as well. 659 00:34:42,206 --> 00:34:45,918 I don't only surf for myself. I surf for my family, for my country. 660 00:34:46,960 --> 00:34:49,587 It's my biggest dream to be on the Championship Tour, 661 00:34:49,588 --> 00:34:53,008 and I'll do whatever it takes for me to get there. 662 00:35:04,603 --> 00:35:06,145 You're gonna stay here, right? 663 00:35:06,146 --> 00:35:07,480 Yeah, I'll leave on the 21st. 664 00:35:07,481 --> 00:35:09,565 Might as well just stay here, practice. 665 00:35:09,566 --> 00:35:12,319 What do you feel about your surfing this year? 666 00:35:12,861 --> 00:35:14,696 Not the results. The surfing. 667 00:35:16,156 --> 00:35:18,991 There's still a lot of stuff that I need to work on 668 00:35:18,992 --> 00:35:22,955 if I want to get on tour and maintain myself there. 669 00:35:23,747 --> 00:35:26,041 I feel like I need to really start pushing 670 00:35:26,583 --> 00:35:29,085 in moments that I'm gonna be scared, 671 00:35:29,086 --> 00:35:32,172 and start feeling comfortable with the uncomfortable. 672 00:35:32,798 --> 00:35:33,881 If you told me now, 673 00:35:33,882 --> 00:35:35,716 "Oh, you made it on tour. 674 00:35:35,717 --> 00:35:38,886 Now you got to go surf Pipe or you got to go surf Chopes." 675 00:35:39,847 --> 00:35:42,265 I'm not even honestly ready for that. 676 00:35:42,266 --> 00:35:44,141 You... you got good scores. 677 00:35:44,142 --> 00:35:46,228 So we know that you have what it takes. 678 00:35:47,980 --> 00:35:51,148 I think we need to work on that consistency and being able 679 00:35:51,149 --> 00:35:54,193 to perform in every different condition. 680 00:35:54,194 --> 00:35:56,612 Big, small, windy, 681 00:35:56,613 --> 00:35:58,532 glassy, lefts, rights. 682 00:35:59,116 --> 00:36:01,409 Finally, I'm looking into an off season 683 00:36:01,410 --> 00:36:05,038 with eyes on building a solid, like, future, you know? 684 00:36:05,998 --> 00:36:10,126 Like, I want to get barreled. I want to try new turns. 685 00:36:10,127 --> 00:36:11,460 Try some errors. 686 00:36:11,461 --> 00:36:14,839 And, yeah, I'm just really looking forward and getting out of my comfort zone 687 00:36:14,840 --> 00:36:16,049 and try to charge. 688 00:36:16,967 --> 00:36:18,718 There's a lot of things that you've been doing 689 00:36:18,719 --> 00:36:22,264 that makes you a great person... 690 00:36:23,348 --> 00:36:24,682 not only a great surfer. 691 00:36:24,683 --> 00:36:25,641 Thank you. 692 00:36:27,644 --> 00:36:29,604 And I'm proud of you. 693 00:36:29,605 --> 00:36:33,774 I want to freaking surf and just smash it. 694 00:36:42,701 --> 00:36:44,785 Portugal was very painful. 695 00:36:44,786 --> 00:36:46,787 That was a... That was a tough heat. 696 00:36:46,788 --> 00:36:48,873 First of all, that paddle out, 697 00:36:48,874 --> 00:36:51,167 I didn't think I was gonna make it out for the heat. 698 00:36:51,168 --> 00:36:52,418 I know! 699 00:36:52,419 --> 00:36:55,254 I got in the water first and was the last one to get out. 700 00:36:55,255 --> 00:36:57,882 I only saw Vahiné, and Sol was just like... 701 00:36:57,883 --> 00:37:01,844 Yeah. I don't know. Me and Sol are just somewhere not... 702 00:37:01,845 --> 00:37:04,555 -Maybe that's why we lost. -I know. 703 00:37:04,556 --> 00:37:07,309 I feel like Vahiné always gets a really good start, yeah. 704 00:37:08,435 --> 00:37:10,561 I've been against her so many times already. 705 00:37:10,562 --> 00:37:11,646 Me too. 706 00:37:11,647 --> 00:37:12,939 She never loses. 707 00:37:12,940 --> 00:37:14,815 -I don't... Yeah. -I haven't seen... 708 00:37:14,816 --> 00:37:16,943 But you're still in this contest. 709 00:37:16,944 --> 00:37:18,319 -So... -Yeah. 710 00:37:18,320 --> 00:37:21,072 We've had, like, such an amazing year this year. 711 00:37:21,073 --> 00:37:24,241 You should be, like, super, super proud and stuff. 712 00:37:24,242 --> 00:37:26,285 Yeah. Thank you. 713 00:37:26,286 --> 00:37:28,204 Um, yeah, I'm so excited to watch you guys. 714 00:37:28,205 --> 00:37:30,873 -Thank you, Ēwe. That's really sweet. -Yeah. 715 00:37:30,874 --> 00:37:33,167 Last event, so... 716 00:37:33,168 --> 00:37:35,127 -Yeah. -No pressure. 717 00:37:35,128 --> 00:37:37,046 No pr... No pressure at all. 718 00:37:37,047 --> 00:37:38,756 No pressure at all. 719 00:37:46,807 --> 00:37:48,975 Finals day, a lot on the line here. 720 00:37:48,976 --> 00:37:51,477 So Fierro moves into the semis, 721 00:37:51,478 --> 00:37:53,479 which is just one heat away. 722 00:37:53,480 --> 00:37:55,314 She'll move up into fifth. 723 00:37:55,315 --> 00:37:58,609 And Sophia Medina, this is also a must-win heat. 724 00:37:58,610 --> 00:38:01,028 She is looking to win her first CS event 725 00:38:01,029 --> 00:38:04,198 and could potentially qualify for the World Championship Tour. 726 00:38:04,199 --> 00:38:07,953 She has got her game face on for quarterfinal number two. 727 00:38:10,330 --> 00:38:13,040 I just gave everything I have against Vahiné. 728 00:38:13,041 --> 00:38:14,875 She beat me a couple of times, 729 00:38:14,876 --> 00:38:16,627 but I'm really, like, a believer, 730 00:38:16,628 --> 00:38:18,796 and I do believe the games can change. 731 00:38:18,797 --> 00:38:20,506 And I'm ready. 732 00:38:20,507 --> 00:38:23,927 I'm really focused, and I really want to win this heat. 733 00:38:26,221 --> 00:38:27,763 {\an8}Here she comes. 734 00:38:27,764 --> 00:38:29,641 {\an8}First wave of the heat. 735 00:38:30,475 --> 00:38:32,351 And once again, the significance of this one 736 00:38:32,352 --> 00:38:34,103 for both these women. 737 00:38:34,104 --> 00:38:35,605 Everything on the line. 738 00:38:36,648 --> 00:38:40,068 Couple of big swooping carves for Medina so far in this heat. 739 00:38:41,737 --> 00:38:44,156 Looking to gain some momentum into the shore break. 740 00:38:45,032 --> 00:38:49,618 Riding the OKAY model from Sharp Eye Surfboards out there this morning. 741 00:38:49,619 --> 00:38:53,164 Looking more than okay to start things off in this heat. 742 00:38:53,165 --> 00:38:55,624 Four points, the opener of Medina. 743 00:38:55,625 --> 00:38:57,668 Still early stage into this one. 744 00:38:57,669 --> 00:39:00,463 First wave ridden for Vahiné right here. 745 00:39:00,464 --> 00:39:03,090 Great opening snap, just the one for her. 746 00:39:03,091 --> 00:39:06,261 Opening ride of Vahiné, a 3.5. 747 00:39:13,101 --> 00:39:14,643 Medina up and riding. 748 00:39:14,644 --> 00:39:17,730 Four-point ride on her opener. 749 00:39:17,731 --> 00:39:19,274 Much better right here. 750 00:39:21,359 --> 00:39:23,999 A small touch right there at the end. She'll be extending her lead. 751 00:39:26,156 --> 00:39:27,991 Just got a 5.5. 752 00:39:28,909 --> 00:39:31,202 So the best wave of the heat at the moment. 753 00:39:31,203 --> 00:39:32,662 Vahiné on this wave. 754 00:39:33,330 --> 00:39:35,331 And she's up to her feet. 755 00:39:35,332 --> 00:39:38,335 Only her second ride in almost 15 minutes. 756 00:39:39,461 --> 00:39:42,047 One carve, much better with the second wrap. 757 00:39:42,631 --> 00:39:46,092 Great flow on this wave. Dropped an 8.33 yesterday. 758 00:39:46,093 --> 00:39:48,052 Looking to replicate that on this one. 759 00:39:48,053 --> 00:39:51,305 Much better momentum on this wave for Vahiné Fierro. 760 00:39:51,306 --> 00:39:53,307 And finds her rhythm towards the end. 761 00:39:53,308 --> 00:39:55,518 How's that little grin at the end too? 762 00:39:55,519 --> 00:39:58,605 She loves it. Coaching staff loves it. 763 00:40:00,565 --> 00:40:02,234 Big answer right here. 764 00:40:02,901 --> 00:40:05,654 Qualification on the line for Sophia Medina. 765 00:40:11,660 --> 00:40:13,120 Needs to get some work done. 766 00:40:14,955 --> 00:40:18,792 And a little hung up right there at the end for Sophia. 767 00:40:19,543 --> 00:40:23,713 Vahiné somehow was able to make it back out in time for this set. 768 00:40:26,591 --> 00:40:28,509 4.4, the last one of Sophia. 769 00:40:28,510 --> 00:40:31,220 4.67, the last of Vahiné Fierro. 770 00:40:31,221 --> 00:40:33,013 She's up to first place. 771 00:40:33,014 --> 00:40:37,435 Now Medina on this wave needs a 7.2 or better. 772 00:40:41,273 --> 00:40:43,859 Here's Sophia with the answer. 773 00:40:44,526 --> 00:40:46,152 Good rhythm on that wave there. 774 00:40:46,153 --> 00:40:48,071 Three minutes to go. 775 00:40:48,822 --> 00:40:50,991 It's a must-win for both surfers. 776 00:40:51,950 --> 00:40:54,160 Fierro with the lead, though, and with priority. 777 00:40:54,161 --> 00:40:58,582 Twenty seconds to go, and it's now-or-never, career... 778 00:41:00,375 --> 00:41:03,002 Career season really on the line for Sophia Medina. 779 00:41:03,003 --> 00:41:07,632 Been the most improved surfer in this year right here on the Challenger Series. 780 00:41:09,092 --> 00:41:11,385 As Vahiné right here, playing some defense. 781 00:41:11,386 --> 00:41:13,679 Looking to improve a 5.73. 782 00:41:13,680 --> 00:41:16,807 Still just going to work on the inside right there. 783 00:41:16,808 --> 00:41:18,768 She's gonna close out this heat. 784 00:41:35,076 --> 00:41:37,369 Major props to Sophia 785 00:41:37,370 --> 00:41:39,288 for a great season. 786 00:41:39,289 --> 00:41:40,873 You can see the emotion right there. 787 00:41:40,874 --> 00:41:43,584 You have the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows. 788 00:41:43,585 --> 00:41:45,545 And this one, this one hurts. 789 00:41:49,507 --> 00:41:52,469 That is a tough image to watch right there. 790 00:41:54,054 --> 00:41:55,512 Sophia, 791 00:41:55,513 --> 00:41:57,806 after bowing out in the quarterfinals, 792 00:41:57,807 --> 00:42:01,394 couple of heats away from making it onto the Championship Tour. 793 00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:04,980 It's the fourth time she beat me. 794 00:42:04,981 --> 00:42:07,816 It's such a bummer because I knew I had a chance, 795 00:42:07,817 --> 00:42:10,904 and I believed I could get there. 796 00:42:14,658 --> 00:42:16,992 Finishing fifth puts me in the place 797 00:42:16,993 --> 00:42:19,579 for qualifying on the Challenger Series next year. 798 00:42:20,956 --> 00:42:22,373 But it's a bit frustrating 799 00:42:22,374 --> 00:42:23,999 because I worked so hard, 800 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,919 and I truly gave everything I have. 801 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:29,672 And, like, my life is this, you know, 802 00:42:29,673 --> 00:42:34,969 and so there's no other other way than discipline and really putting... 803 00:42:34,970 --> 00:42:36,637 putting everything you have. 804 00:42:36,638 --> 00:42:40,725 So I'll just keep doing that and hope for the best for next year. 805 00:42:43,103 --> 00:42:44,437 It's okay sweetheart... 806 00:42:45,939 --> 00:42:48,275 It was an excellent year, an excellent championship. 807 00:42:50,777 --> 00:42:53,363 -We knew you had a chance, right? -Uhm. 808 00:42:54,698 --> 00:42:56,908 -But it's fine, we knew it was hard. -Yeah. 809 00:43:24,394 --> 00:43:26,645 You guys are awesome people to hang out with, 810 00:43:26,646 --> 00:43:28,564 and I love being around you all. 811 00:43:28,565 --> 00:43:30,232 You've inspired me, Sophia. 812 00:43:30,233 --> 00:43:33,736 I think everyone's been inspired by Sophia. 813 00:43:33,737 --> 00:43:37,323 You're always surfing so smart and so strong. 814 00:43:37,324 --> 00:43:39,325 Thank you, guys. That's really... 815 00:43:39,326 --> 00:43:42,329 Today I'm a little emotional, but, yeah, thank you. 816 00:43:43,121 --> 00:43:44,747 That really helps. 817 00:43:47,417 --> 00:43:51,045 I think every result you've been getting, no one gave it to you. 818 00:43:51,046 --> 00:43:52,255 You owned it. 819 00:43:53,131 --> 00:43:55,924 Aw! Sweet, you guys. 820 00:43:55,925 --> 00:43:57,968 I think you manage well. 821 00:43:57,969 --> 00:43:59,762 I always seen you surfing, like, 822 00:43:59,763 --> 00:44:02,014 with a lot of, like, you know... 823 00:44:02,015 --> 00:44:03,140 Determination. 824 00:44:03,141 --> 00:44:04,350 Attitude. 825 00:44:04,351 --> 00:44:06,435 If it's her wave, like, everyone move aside 826 00:44:06,436 --> 00:44:08,437 because Kika's, like, going. 827 00:44:08,438 --> 00:44:11,231 Just completely determined, and I admire that. 828 00:44:11,232 --> 00:44:13,400 Like, I wish I was as determined. 829 00:44:13,401 --> 00:44:15,110 Thank you. 830 00:44:15,111 --> 00:44:16,321 Sure. 831 00:44:16,988 --> 00:44:19,823 Result-wise, it was a bad year, but I'm happy also. 832 00:44:19,824 --> 00:44:22,618 I was able, like, to look into stuff 833 00:44:22,619 --> 00:44:24,244 with different perspective 834 00:44:24,245 --> 00:44:25,996 and try to also be positive about it. 835 00:44:25,997 --> 00:44:29,124 So I got to know myself a bit better. 836 00:44:29,125 --> 00:44:32,669 I mean, results-wise, definitely not the best. 837 00:44:32,670 --> 00:44:35,672 -I'm excited for next year, and... -Same. 838 00:44:35,673 --> 00:44:39,343 Like, I feel like this year I was just kind of letting things happen to me. 839 00:44:39,344 --> 00:44:41,929 But next year, I want to take more control. 840 00:44:41,930 --> 00:44:43,764 Yes, Ēwe. 841 00:44:43,765 --> 00:44:45,974 -Be more intentional with what I'm doing? -Yes! 842 00:44:48,144 --> 00:44:49,311 Go, Ēwe. 843 00:44:49,312 --> 00:44:51,522 -Girl power. -Yes. 844 00:44:51,523 --> 00:44:53,817 As a person, as how I... 845 00:44:54,692 --> 00:44:56,652 -I don't know how to say it. -How you manage? 846 00:44:56,653 --> 00:44:57,903 How I managed 847 00:44:57,904 --> 00:45:01,490 and faced the challenges, I think, it's a good year. 848 00:45:01,491 --> 00:45:03,117 I see, like, more positive, 849 00:45:03,118 --> 00:45:06,495 and also, like, you've been knowing how to deal with everything. 850 00:45:06,496 --> 00:45:09,748 I've learned the hard way, but it's good. 851 00:45:09,749 --> 00:45:10,999 I got a long way to go. 852 00:45:11,000 --> 00:45:13,210 But I'm learning from everyone here. 853 00:45:13,211 --> 00:45:16,755 Like, all those different characteristics that we're saying about each other. 854 00:45:16,756 --> 00:45:18,924 I'm like, yeah, I'd love to have a bit of that, bit of that. 855 00:45:18,925 --> 00:45:20,968 -Yeah. -So it's pretty cool. 856 00:45:20,969 --> 00:45:23,178 -We can bounce off each other. -Yeah, it's true. 857 00:45:23,179 --> 00:45:24,304 Where we are right now 858 00:45:24,305 --> 00:45:27,099 is where you dream to be a couple of years ago. 859 00:45:27,100 --> 00:45:29,435 And after a bad year comes a good year. 860 00:45:29,436 --> 00:45:32,813 -So we're all in for next year. -Next year, it's on! 861 00:45:32,814 --> 00:45:35,899 The ocean will connect us again. 862 00:45:35,900 --> 00:45:38,110 Yes. We will be back together again. 863 00:45:38,111 --> 00:45:41,155 I fell in love with this sport, with the ocean, 864 00:45:41,156 --> 00:45:44,450 with the environment, with the friends, everything. 865 00:45:44,451 --> 00:45:48,328 Everything that involves surfing is just magical, and it's very special. 866 00:45:48,329 --> 00:45:49,539 That's why I love it. 867 00:46:01,134 --> 00:46:03,635 Experience is a big thing in surfing. 868 00:46:03,636 --> 00:46:06,346 I'm probably forgetting a lot of the time. It's my second year on tour. 869 00:46:06,347 --> 00:46:08,223 I would like to be on the CT. 870 00:46:08,224 --> 00:46:10,935 I would love to represent South Africa at the Olympics. 871 00:46:11,561 --> 00:46:15,482 That's the end goal, but I know that it definitely is a process. 872 00:46:16,399 --> 00:46:17,774 This year has been 873 00:46:17,775 --> 00:46:21,069 probably one of the biggest years of my career. 874 00:46:21,070 --> 00:46:25,324 I've improved my surfing, and I've improved myself. 875 00:46:25,325 --> 00:46:26,950 Right now, I have to figure out 876 00:46:26,951 --> 00:46:29,037 how I'm gonna get to the Challengers next year. 877 00:46:29,746 --> 00:46:33,750 I really want to just live in the moment, enjoy as much as I can, 878 00:46:34,375 --> 00:46:36,502 and give my best. 879 00:46:36,503 --> 00:46:39,047 And I know things will turn out really positive. 880 00:46:44,260 --> 00:46:46,053 I want to be a professional surfer. 881 00:46:46,054 --> 00:46:49,306 My goal is to make it on tour. That's where my head's at. 882 00:46:49,307 --> 00:46:52,226 I'm gonna just keep giving my all, 883 00:46:52,227 --> 00:46:55,437 and I'm trying to learn how to chill out a bit 884 00:46:55,438 --> 00:46:58,148 and live more in the present, 885 00:46:58,149 --> 00:47:01,277 and hopefully next year it will be great. 886 00:47:02,111 --> 00:47:05,030 It feels good to be top 50 of the world. 887 00:47:05,031 --> 00:47:08,242 The big risk I took to not compete in the QS this year 888 00:47:08,243 --> 00:47:09,701 brought me big results. 889 00:47:09,702 --> 00:47:13,038 And I really want to be on the Championship Tour. 890 00:47:13,039 --> 00:47:16,208 I don't care what it takes. I'll do whatever it takes to get there. 891 00:47:16,209 --> 00:47:18,794 And I know it seems impossible to many people, 892 00:47:18,795 --> 00:47:22,339 but when you really focus on one thing and you really go after it 893 00:47:22,340 --> 00:47:23,924 and you believe it, 894 00:47:23,925 --> 00:47:25,009 it's possible. 895 00:47:32,141 --> 00:47:35,310 I learned independence, 896 00:47:35,311 --> 00:47:38,605 how to take care of myself, how to travel. 897 00:47:38,606 --> 00:47:41,567 I had a few of those not great heats 898 00:47:41,568 --> 00:47:44,861 that did make me question what I wanted to do, 899 00:47:44,862 --> 00:47:47,447 but I've realized I want to keep competing. 900 00:47:47,448 --> 00:47:49,783 I care so much about surfing. 901 00:47:49,784 --> 00:47:52,370 It's my life. It's pretty much all I've ever known. 902 00:47:55,957 --> 00:47:58,417 I'm inspired by the athletes, the destination, 903 00:47:58,418 --> 00:48:00,669 and the dream to become world champion. 904 00:48:00,670 --> 00:48:02,504 And I can't wait to see where this journey takes me. 904 00:48:03,305 --> 00:49:03,696 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm