Cibilic, Robson & Vaughan Eliminated From Tahiti Pro
The 54-year-old American posted a 19.06 two-wave total and a 9.73 ride after heavy wipeouts.
- 54-Year-Old American Kelly Slater advanced to the third round of the Tahiti Pro on Monday, defeating Brazil's Gabriel Medina at the Teahupo venue despite heavy wipeouts in challenging waves.
- After undergoing hip surgery, Slater retired from full-time competition in 2024 and welcomed a third child earlier this year, yet demonstrated he retained his competitive edge against three-times world champion Medina.
- The Floridian recovered from breaking his board on a second wave to thread a long, deep tube scoring 9.73 out of 10, finishing with an excellent two-wave total of 19.06.
- California's Griffin Colapinto, born six years after Slater won his first world title, was the only competitor to better the Floridian's performance with a season-high heat total of 19.6 out of 20.
- Australia's reigning champion Jack Robinson awaits the American in the third round after advancing past countryman Callum Robson in a hard-fought second-round heat.
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54-Year-Old Kelly Slater Took Down 3x World Champ Gabriel Medina At The Teahupo'o Outerknown Tahiti Pro After Barely Getting In Through A Wild Card Spot
Kelly Slater stepped away from professional surfing full-time back in 2024. Flash forward two years and the 54-year-old has proven once again that he is 1-of-1. The 54-year-old Slater secured a wild card spot at the 2026 Outerknown Tahiti Pro held at Teahupo’o, one of the biggest stops on the WSL’s Championship Tour. There was […] The post 54-Year-Old Kelly Slater Took Down 3x World Champ Gabriel Medina At The Teahupo’o Outerknown Tahiti Pro Aft…
Slater takes Medina on old battleground to advance in Tahiti
Kelly Slater advanced to the third round of the Tahiti Pro on Monday after the 54-year-old American overcame Brazil’s Gabriel Medina and some heavy wipeouts at the 2024 Paris Olympics venue of Teahupo’o.Slater, who recently underwent hip surgery, retired from full-time competition in 2024 and welcom
At the age of 54, Kelly Slater won Gabriel Medina in Teahupo'o and strengthened his place among the greatest athletes in sports history.
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