Photos of 2011 Billabong Pro Teahupoo

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Owen Wright (AUS/Lennox Head) scored his best ever result placing second at the Billabong Pro in Tahiti today. ASP/Robertson

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Owen Wright (AUS/Lennox Head) scored his best ever result placing second at the Billabong Pro in Tahiti today. ASP/Robertson

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Brett Simpson (USA/Huntington Beach/Cal) had an excellent event in Tahiti at the Billabong Pro making the quarter finals where he was defeated by Travis Logie of South Africa. ASP/Robertson

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Slater during his quarter final. ASP/Robertson

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Great result for Matt Wilkinson going down to Slater in the quarters. ASP/Robertson

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Jeremy Flores of France was a standout at the Billabong Pro in Tahiti charging some of the greatest waves of all time at this event He made the quarter finals where he was defeated by Australian Josh Kerr. Flores finished in 5th place overall. ASP/Robertson

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Jeremy Flores deservedly claims his second 10 point perfect ride! ASP/Robertson

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Jeremy Flores of France was the days standout surfer scoring perfect heat score of 20 points for his top two scoring rides Two perfect ten point rides! ASP/Robertson

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Owen Wright of Australia surfed superbly scoring a perfect 10 point ride along with a 9.77 to advance to the quarter finals of the Billabong Pro Tahiti in near perfect conditions.

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Hawaiis Fred Patacchia surfed great but was outgunned in round five going down to Brett Simpson (USA). ASP/Robertson

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Brett Simpson (USA/Huntington Beach/Cal) surfed superbly in the outstanding waves in Tahiti today and is through to the quarter finals of the Billabong Pro Tahiti. ASP/Robertson

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Kelly Slater (USA/Florida) surfing superbly to advance to the quarter finals in the near perfect waves at the Billabong Pro Tahiti. ASP/Robertson

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Australian Josh Kerr gets the approval from fellow competitor Jeremy Flores from France Kerr won the heat in near perfect waves in Tahiti today and advanced to the quarter finals . ASP/Robertson

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Josh Kerr in superb form at this event and through to the quarter finals.Robertson/ASP

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Travis Logie (Sth Africa) surfed superbly defeating fellow countryman Jordie Smith in perfect waves at the Billabong Pro Tahiti. ASP/Robertson

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Patriotic SA supporters in the line up. ASP/Robertson

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Runner Up Owen Wright (AUS) and even winner Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/ Kirstin

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2011 Billabong Pro Tahiti Champion Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) with his girl Kalani. ASP/ Kirstin

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Captain of the ship Kelly Slater (USA) arrives at the marina for the prizegiving ceremony. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater congratulates Owen Wright. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) winner of the Billabong Pro Tahiti. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) celebrates his victory. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) standing tall. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) won the Billabong Pro Tahiti today rocketing to World No. 1. ASP/ Kirstin

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Ten times ASP World Champion Kelly Slater of Florida, USA (pictured) raises his arms in victory alongside his opponent and runner up Owen Wright (AUS) during the Billabong Pro Tahiti in French Polynesia on Monday August 29, 2011.Slater defeated Wright by 18.43 to 17.10 (out of 20.00) in a closely fought final, his victory rocketing him into the World No. 1 position.The Billabong Pro Tahiti is event Stop No. 5 of 11 on the mens ASP World Title Tour featuring the World's Top 34 surfers plus two wildcards.The mens Billabong Pro Tahiti holds a waiting period from August 20 through 31 and is webcast LIVE via http://billabongpro.com/tahiti11/

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Kelly Slater (USA) takes the drop. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) posted a career best result finishing runner up to Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Bruce Irons (HAW) lifts Andy's board during a 30 minute expression session held to honor the late Andy Irons. ASP/ Kirstin

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Bruce Irons (HAW) pulls out the back. ASP/ Kirstin

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Can you spot Owen Wright amongst the madness. ASP/ Kirstin

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Travis Logie (RSA) recieves a congratulatory handshake from Martin Potter. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) runner up. ASP/ Kirstin

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Travis Logie (RSA) posted a career best result placing equal third at the Billabong Pro Tahiti. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) finished runner up to Kelly Slater (USA) a career best for the talented young goofy footer. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) pumps his board through a Teahupo'o barrel. ASP/ Kirstin

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Keala Kennelly (USA) was the only girl to score a decent barrel at Teahupo'o today. ASP/ ROBERTSON

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Keala Kennelly (HAW) charging one of her favourite waves in the world. ASP/ ROBERTSON

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Anthony Walsh (AUS) deep inside a Teahupo'o monster. ASP/ ROBERTSON

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Air Tahiti Nui wildcard trialist Anthony Walsh (AUS) rode just one wave but it was one of consequence. ASP/ ROBERTSON

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Hellman Laurie Towner (AUS) couldn't get enough out therre today. ASP/ ROBERTSON

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Laurie Towner (AUS) hops into position at Teahupo'o. ASP/ ROBERTSON

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Pedro Scooby (BRA). ASP/ ROBERTSON

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Everaldo Pato (BRA). ASP/ ROBERTSON

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Everaldo Pato (BRA). ASP/ ROBERTSON

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Nathan Fletcher definitely challenged for wave of the day! ASP/Robertson

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Ryan Hipwood stands tall in a monster. ASP/Robertson

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Chapman can't be feeling good about this. ASP/Robertson

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Dean Bowen on a big one ASP/Robertson

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Laurie Towner charges hard all day ASP/Robertson

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Desposito had good claims for wipe-out of the day! ASP/Robertson

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Looking back at from the channel. ASP/ Kirstin

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Raoni Monteiro (BRA) rode just two waves during the 35 minute heat, posting a pair of 7.50 and 8.00 rides to eliminate Davidson from this years competition. ASP/ Kirstin

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Fred Patacchia Jnr of Hawaii (pictured) finished equal ninth, reaching round five where he was defeated by Brett Simpson (USA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Raimana Van Bastolaer (PYF) cut up after a heavy wipeout this morning. ASP/ Kirstin

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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) had a superb day at Teahupo'o today advancing into the quarterfinals where he takes on Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) takes off on a reeling Teahupo'o wave. ASP/ Kirstin

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Brett Simpson (AUS) claims his 9.33 ride. ASP/ Kirstin

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Brett Simpson (USA) seals his victory with a near perfect 9.33 to advance in first place during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Damien Hobgood (USA) was narrowly edged out by Brett Simpson (USA). ASP/ Kirstin

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Damien Hobgood (USA) takes a free fall during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Tiago PIres (PRT) was eliminated by Chris Davidson (AUS). ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (RSA) put on a brave performance continuing to surf despite his injury. ASP/ Kirstin

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Travis Logie (RSA) takes one of the biggest wipeouts of the day. ASP/ Kirstin

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Travis Logie (AUS) had an emotional day, surfing a total of three times after a controversial rematch against Jordy Smith. ASP/ Kirstin

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Chris Davidson (AUS) morning stretch. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (RSA) in agony sustaining a possible broken rip and punctured lung. t ASP/ Kirstin

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The Water Patrol doing a great job as always. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) receives a high five from Martin Potter. ASP/ Kirstin

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Ricardo Santos (BRA) looks up at the lip in disbelief. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) comes flying out of the tube, either bowing for the photographers or preparing to stop himself against a boat. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) took down wildcard Ricardo Santos during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) claims his wave during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) emerges from the spray of a macking Teahupo'o barrel. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jadson Andre (BRA) flies out of the barrel during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jadson Andre (BRA) was narrowly defeated by Matt Wilkinson (AUS) during round three. ASP/ Kirstin