GOAT Slater to Reunite with Teahupo'o at Tahiti Pro
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The biggest name in the history of competitive surfing is back. The World Surf League (WSL) announced on Monday that Kelly Slater will be competing for the Teahupo-o stage in Taiti as a guest (wildcard). The seventh stop of the Championship Tour will be held between August 8 and 18 and will mark the return of the American to the competitions after the hip surgery held at the end of last year. At the age of 54, Slater adds 11 world titles and ret…
In retirement for two years, Kelly Slater was invited to participate in the Tahiti Pro, early August on the spot of Teahupoo. There will be five Polynesians competing, including the young Kelia Gallina and Eimeo Czermak, winners of the trials.
Kelly Slater back on surfing's biggest stage as wildcard
Eleven-time world champion Kelly Slater will return to the World Surf League Championship Tour as a wildcard at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro. The surfing great will hunt a sixth event title at Teahupo’o next month after recovering from hip surgery. Slater has enjoyed remarkable success at Teahupo’o, claiming five event wins from seven finals and [...] Read More... The post Kelly Slater back on surfing’s biggest stage as wildcard appeared first on S…
The greatest champion in surfing history, Kelly Slater receives an invitation from WSL and will compete again at the World Tour in Teahupo'o.
Kelly Slater, Eimeo Czermak, And Miss Teahupo’o Announced As Tahiti Wildcards
The 42 day gap between the Saquarema CT and the Tahiti event is the longest break in this year’s packed calendar. We’re now 32 days out from the Teahupo’o event window and the WSL has just announced the gauntlet of wildcards. Kelly Slater has been given the event wildcard, while Eimeo Czermak and 13-year old Kelia Gallina (@missteahupoo) earned their spots at the Local Trials event over the weekend. You can click here to read our report on the…
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