Rio Waida Looking To Take The Challenger Series By Storm Once More, Banks Highest Heat Total Of Day

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Rio Waida Looking To Take The Challenger Series By Storm Once More, Banks Highest Heat Total Of Day

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Rio Waida powers excellent forehand gashes at Snapper Rocks as he locks in a Round of 32 appearance with the highest heat total of the day 17.47 (8.87 + 8.60).

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