On Sunday, Gabriela Bryan claimed her first world championship tour event at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. The final saw her share a wave with a pod of dolphins, making it an unforgettable experience for the Hawaiian surfer.
Bryan’s impressive 8.10 score on one wave gave her a total of 15.93, which was nearly two points better than Sawyer Lindbald’s total. The 18-year-old surfer was unable to keep up with Bryan’s skill and technique.
During the final heat, Bryan was accompanied by the dolphins, which she described as a magical moment. After her victory, she expressed gratitude for the good waves and praised all the girls for putting on a great show. She also mentioned how she was amazed by the dolphins on the wave.
The victory secured Bryan’s position among the top surfers, moving her to No. 5 in the world rankings. Meanwhile, in the men’s event, Australia’s Jack Robinson emerged as the winner, besting two-time world champion John John Florence. Robinson achieved a 9.10 score on his final wave, giving him a total of 17.27 and a lead of 1.23 points over Florence.
Robinson was thrilled about his performance and expressed his satisfaction with the final heat against Florence. He mentioned that he enjoys competing against Florence and looks forward to many more matchups with the legendary surfer.
In summary, Gabriela Bryan won her first world championship tour event at Western Australia Margaret River Pro by defeating Sawyer Lindbald with an impressive 8
