Hurley Pro LIVE - champion crowned today

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Hurley Pro

ASP World Tour event
Lower Trestles, San Clemente California
16 - 22 September 2012

Live Coverage | Results/Photos/Videos etc

Action kicks off with Round 5 match-ups

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 20 September, 2012 : - - The Hurley Pro at Trestles, stop No. 6 of 10 on the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) WCT, is on this morning in pulsing four-to-six foot (1-2 metre) waves at Lower Trestles and today’s proceedings will begin with Round 5, crowning an event champion by this afternoon. The Hurley Pro at Trestles represents a crucial stop on the ASP World Title Race, with the winner of the event going on to take the coveted crown over the last four consecutive years.

“As expected, our swell has developed overnight and we’ll continue competition today, beginning with Round 5,” Rich Porta, ASP International Head Judge said. “Today has been forecasted to be the best day of surf for our waiting period and we’ll crown a champion by this afternoon.”

Up first this morning will be Julian Wilson (AUS), 23, against current ASP World No. 1 Mick Fanning (AUS), 31, in Heat 1 of Round 5. Watch all of the Hurley Pro at Trestles action LIVE at hurley.com/hurleypro

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HURLEY PRO AT TRESTLES ROUND 5 MATCH UPS:
Heat 1: Julian Wilson (AUS) vs. Mick Fanning (AUS)
Heat 2: Jeremy Flores (FRA) vs. Kelly Slater (USA)
Heat 3: Josh Kerr (AUS) vs. Jordy Smith (ZAF)
Heat 4: Adriano de Souza (BRA) vs. Gabriel Medina (BRA)

VIDEOS: #1 | #2

SLIDESHOWS: #1 | #2 | #3 | #4

Previous reports:
# 1 : World's best set to roll through Trestles for Hurley Pro
# 2 : Fanning leads as World Tour heads into Hurley Pro
# 3 : Spy signs on as Hurley Pro official eyewear sponsor
# 4 : Hurley Pro Trestles updated forecast by Surfline
# 5 : Hurley Pro Trestles: World’s best shine in Round 1
# 6 : Crushing defeats as Hurley Pro completes Round 2
# 7 : Small surf forces Hurley Pro Lay Day on Tuesday
# 8 : Video & Slideshow: Hurley Pro Trestles - Days 3 & 4
# 9 : Hurley Pro Rounds 3 & 4 finish in pumping Lowers