Top 5 Moments of the 2023 WSL Finals

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Monday, September 11, 2023

The world's best surfers took on Lower Trestles at the 2023 Rip Curl WSL Finals this past weekend and we saw nothing short of electrifying performances from our Final 5 roster. From Rookie Phenom, Caitlin Simmers, making her debut World Title run, to Ethan Ewing with one of the biggest comeback stories of the year putting on a clinic into the Title Match, Caroline Marks' lethal backhand displayed at the Lowers arena, and Filipe Toledo becoming the first Brazilian to win back-to-back World Titles. All recapped in our Top 5 Moments.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Filipe Toledo Becomes First Back-To-Back Brazilian World Champion

Filipe Toledo's manifestation of back-to-back World Titles came into existence after a dominant showing against Rip Curl WSL Finals

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Destiny Achieved, Caroline Marks Makes World Title Dream A Reality

One of the sport's prodigies Caroline Marks made her dream of winning a World Title come to fruition in dominant form over 5x World Champ

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Ethan Ewing's Impeccable Excellence Sends Him To World Title Showdown

Another jaw-dropping performance from Ethan Ewing decimated San Clemente's own Griffin Colapinto with searing rail work to earn a 17.10

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Caroline Marks's Near-Perfection Overpowers Former 2X World Champ, Squares Up For Title Match

The lone goofyfooter pushed the level of what's to be expected at the Rip Curl WSL Finals with a near-perfect 9.07 and 8.33 over 2x World

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