From Relegation To Having A Shot At The World Title - João Chianca Has A Chance To Win It All

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From Relegation To Having A Shot At The World Title - João Chianca Has A Chance To Win It All

WSL

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Saquarema's João Chianca fought back after being relegated in his rookie year. Chianca returned to the CT his sophomore year, realizing his potential, and put up big results early in the season. A semi at Pipe, semi at Sunset, and remarkably, taking his first CT Win At the MEO Rip Pro Pro Portugal. Chianca is now the 4th seed at the Rip Curl WSL Finals, where he will start Match 1 with priority against fellow Volcom team rider Jack Robinson.

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