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Jenn Smith wins Women's World Longboard Champs

Winners : photo Towner/ASP Covered Images

Roxy ASP Women's World Longboard Championship

ASP Women’s World Longboard Championship (WWLC)
Côte des Basques, Biarritz, France
11 - 16 July 2007

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JENNIFER SMITH CROWNED 2007 ASP WOMEN’S WORLD LONGBOARD CHAMPION > Francaise ci dessous
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Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 15 July, 2007 : - - Biarritz -- Jennifer Smith (USA) has been crowned the 2007 ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion, following her victory in the Roxy ASP WWLC in Biarritz, France this afternoon. “I feel so blessed to be in the situation I’m in right now,” Smith said. “I made the final last year and lost, so to come back and make the final again and take the title is just an incredible feeling.”

Smith attributed her board selection as a big part in both her semifinal and final victories. “I rode my heavier board in these offshore conditions,” Smith said. “It allowed me to get into the waves way earlier than my lighter board. It glides so well and longboarding is all about the glide.”

Smith was quick to give credit to her opponent in the final, Justine Dupont (FRA). “I was really on edge throughout the final,” Smith said. “Justine is such a good surfer and has been getting really high scores throughout the whole event. She’s only 15 and I have six years on her. She’s not going anywhere. In six year’s time, she is going to be absolutely annihilating it.”

Dupont, surfing in her first ever senior professional event, was disappointed with her surfing in the final but pleased with her performance throughout the event. “I didn’t surf well in the final and didn’t deserve to win,” Dupont said. “But this whole week still feels like a dream. I can’t really believe what I’ve achieved. It might take a little while to sink in.”

Jennifer Smith : photo Towner/ASP Covered Images

Dupont took out Chelsea Williams (AUS) in their semifinal. After a strong start by Dupont, Williams was always playing catchup. “I just couldn’t get going out there,” Williams said. “It was frustrating as I just couldn’t find the waves. Still, I came 5th last year, and 3rd this time round, so hopefully next year I’ll go all the way.”

Janna Irons (HAW) lost her semifinal bout to eventual winner Smith. Irons, cousin to surfing superstars Andy and Bruce, was still happy with her best ever competitive result. “I had a really bad surf in the semifinal,” Irons said. “But I’m still so stoked with the result. And now I’ve won enough money that I won’t have to work all summer.”

For all the competitors thoughts will now turn to the 2008 Roxy ASP WWLC. For Jennifer Smith however, the new ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion, she is soaking up her new status and looking forward to tonight’s celebrations. “I’m going to go out with all the girl surfers here and run around have a great time,” Smith said. “We are out to celebrate and party in the streets of Biarritz.”

Roxy ASP WWLC Final Results
Jennifer Smith (USA) 11.00 def. Justine Dupont (FRA) 11.50

Roxy ASP WWLC Semifinal Results – 1st to Final, 2nd eliminated
Semifinal 1: Justine Dupont (FRA) 11.50 def. Chelsea Williams (AUS) 7.95
Semifinal 2: Jennifer Smith (USA) 11.00 def. Janna Irons (HAW) 9.00

Justine Dupont : photo Towner/ASP Covered Images

AM Report: ASP WOMEN’S WORLD LONGBOARD TITLE TO BE DECIDED TODAY AT ROXY ASP WWLC

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 15 July, 2007 : - - Biarritz -- It is set to be a historic day in women's longboarding as the Roxy ASP WWLC concludes in Biarritz. Only four surfers remain in the championships with the semifinals and final scheduled for the afternoon.

Once again the sun is shining and fun waves are breaking on the great Biarritz banks guaranteeing some exceptional surfing. 15-year-old Justine Dupont (FRA) will today be looking to create history by becoming the youngest senior professional ASP World Champion. To do that she'll first have to overcome in form Chelsea Williams (AUS) in Semifinal 1.

“I’ve worked so hard to get where I am right now,” Williams said. “And I’m pretty determined to win the event.” In the Semifinal 2, Jenni Smith (USA) will be trying to go one better than last year and take out the world title. Smith has been one of the form surfers of the whole competition and with her experience from last year’s final is in with a massive chance of being crowned the 2007 Roxy ASP Women’s Longboard Champion.

“I’m not even thinking that far ahead just yet,” Smith said. “I had the disappointment of last year and there’s still two heats to surf. I’m just going to do my best and hopefully my surfing will look after the rest.” Smith will surf against Janna Irons (HAW) in the semifinal. Hailing from the famous extended surfing clan in Kauai and a cousin to superstars Andy and Bruce, Irons has already exceeded her own expectations.

Chelsea Williams : photo Towner/ASP Covered Images

“I’m so stoked to have even made it this far,” said Irons. “It’s already my best ever result and now everyone has a chance to win. You never know.”

While it may be hard to top yesterday’s action that featured incredible waves and culminated in an Evian Expression Session in front of a massive Bastille Day crowd at Biarritz Grande Plage, with the world championship on the line and five days of intense action coming down to one 30 minute final, today is all set up to be a historic day in women’s longboarding.

Roxy ASP WWLC Semifinal Match Ups – 1st to Final, 2nd eliminated
Semifinal 1: Justine Dupont (FRA) vs. Chelsea Williams (AUS)
Semifinal 2: Jennifer Smith (USA) vs. Janna Irons (HAW)

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Francaise

Jennifer Smith est la nouvelle Championne du Monde de Longboard
La française Justine Dupont, étonnante Vice-Championne du Monde

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 14 July, 2007 : - - Biarritz -- La surfeuse californienne Jennifer SMITH a été sacrée Championne du Monde de Longboard aujourd’hui sur la Côte des Basques à Biarritz. 2ème de l’édition inaugurale du ROXY JAM l’an passé derrière l’américaine Schuyler McFerran, Jennifer Smith grimpe, cette année, sur la plus haute marche du podium.

Une distinction plus que légitime pour cette surfeuse dotée d’une classe exceptionnelle qui a ravi les amateurs de noseriding tout au long de cette semaine biarrote placée sous le signe des 50 ans du Surf. a dauphine au palmarès du Championnat du Monde de Longboard Féminin 2007 n’est autre que la fabuleuse française Justine Dupont.

Etonnante révélation de ce Roxy Jam 2007, la jeune surfeuse de Lacanau (15 ans !!!) a réalisé un parcours aussi flamboyant qu’inattendu. Moins exposée que son aînée Claire Karabatsos, quadruple championne d’Europe, prématurément éliminée au 3ème tour, Justine Dupont n’est pourtant pas une inconnue dans le milieu du surf.

Championne de France en titre, vainqueur de la Kana Miss Cup il y a quelques semaines, la girondine s’apprête à intégrer le pôle France sous la direction de Philippe Malvaux, également directeur de la compétition au Roxy Jam. En quelques semaines, Justine a fait irruption parmi les meilleures longboardeuses du monde, tout en discrétion mais avec une détermination remarquable.

En finale, Justine, très soutenue par le public, a tenté de déployer ses manœuvres. La française a dignement tenu tête à la surfeuse de San Diego, prenant même à plusieurs reprises, le leadership de la série. Ses efforts n’y ont rien fait. Jennifer, figure charismatique du Team Roxy et nouvelle étoile du longboard féminin mondial, était imbattable aujourd’hui sur les vagues creusées à souhait de la Côte des Basques.

Son aisance sur le nose de la planche (nez/avant), sa faculté à alterner manœuvres radicales et postures gracieuses, « à la californienne », la richesse de son répertoire technique, ont été des facteurs clés dans son succès en France.

« Je suis bénie… l’an passé j’ai disputé et perdu la finale… alors revenir ici, participer à nouveau à la finale et la gagner… c’est juste incroyable ! » avouait Jennifer après avoir reçu son trophée (une œuvre d’art en bronze signée du sculpteur Fabien Cayère).

J’étais toujours à la limite en finale. Justine est une excellente surfeuse. Elle a obtenu des scores élevés durant toute la semaine. Elle n’a que 15 ans. J’en ai 6 de plus. Elle n’a pas encore voyagé. En moins de 6 ans, elle aura plus que comblé cet écart.” poursuit la nouvelle Championne du Monde.

Chelsea Williams (Aus), vainqueur des 3 épreuves qualificatives australiennes pour ce Championnat du Monde à Biarritz (Rainbow Bay, Noosa et Philipp Island) était aussi une des grandes favorites. Elle doit finalement partager la troisième marche du podium avec l’hawaiienne Janna Irons.

En parallèle du Championnat du Monde de Longboard Féminin, le Roxy Jam accueillait également une épreuve du circuit Pro Junior féminin européen de l’ASP : le Roxy Pro Junior sanctionné de 2 étoiles. La vendéenne Marie Dejean (Olonna Surf Club) remporte la finale devant la landaise Pauline Ado, Cannelle Bulard et enfin Francesca de Santos (Portugal).

Rappelons que pendant 5 jours, le Roxy Jam a réuni, autour de ces deux compétitions sportives, toutes les facettes de la surf culture. L’exposition d’œuvres d’art inspirées du surf et de la femme, les concerts d’artistes principalement féminines comme DJ Chloé, Pravda et CSS

La vente aux enchères de bustes de femmes customisés par des artistes au profit de la recherche contre le cancer du sein (11 000 euros collectés pour l’association Le Cancer du Sein, Parlons-En en une seule soirée Vendredi 13 Juillet)… Le tout rythmé par le son magique et décalé de la radio I Have a dream, avec aux manettes Jules –Edouard Moustic.

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Portugues

Americana garantiu o título ao vencer o Roxy Jam - A francesa Justine Dupont de apenas 15 anos fica com o vice.

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 12 July, 2007 : - - Terminou neste domingo com boas ondas na Grand Plage de Biarritz, na França, o Roxy Jam, Mundial de Longboard da ASP. A grande vencedora foi a americana Jennifer Smith, derrotando na final a francesa Justine Dupont, de apenas 15 anos.

“Ano passado fiz a final e perdi, então voltar fazer a final novamente e ficar com o título é uma sensação incrível”, declarou Smith. Smith fez questão de elogiar a grande surpresa deste campeonato. “Justine é uma grande surfista e estava tendo excelentes notas durante todo o evento. Ela só tem 15 anos e deve ser o grande nome num futuro próximo” concluiu a americana.

Smith venceu na semi-final, a havaiana Janna Irons, qué é prima dos irmão Andy e Bruce. Na outra semi, Dupont bateu a australiana Chelsea Williams. Para conferir mais fotos e vídeos acessem o site roxy. Sequem abaixo os resultados do último dia:

Roxy ASP WWLC: Final
Jennifer Smith (USA) 11.00 x Justine Dupont (FRA) 8.10

Roxy ASP WWLC: Semi-finais
1: Justine Dupont (FRA) 11.50 x Chelsea Williams (AUS) 7.95 Semifinal
2: Jennifer Smith (USA) 11.00 x Janna Irons (HAW) 9.00

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