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Puerto Rico - Kelly Slater made history on Saturday by capturing his 10th ASP World Title in Puerto Rico.
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Slater is the first surfer to achieve 10 ASP World Titles, an accomplishment spanning two decades of an astounding career during which he has dominated competitive surfing as both the youngest and oldest ASP world champion.
Saturday's historic competition saw Slater advance out of the quarter-finals of the Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico over Adriano de Souza.
Slater has amassed enough points to outstretch remaining contender Jordy Smith, and collect the 2010 ASP World Title, culminating a 20-year effort.
“I feel relieved, honestly,” says Kelly. “It’s been the most stressful title I’ve ever had, because it’s sort of an unknown place and you know at my age people say ‘you shouldn’t be doing this.’ And all the young guys are getting better and it’s a challenge to believe in yourself and not believe what other people tell you. I know how good Jordy, Dane, Mick, Taj and all those guys are, and it’s a marathon, you know? It’s not one wave, it’s not one manoeuvre, it’s not one contest. It’s a year-long thing and I know how to focus and it came together and I’m just so relieved.”
“Kelly’s 10th World Title will be remembered as one of the most important moments in surf history,” said Bob McKnight, CEO of Quiksilver.
“We are honored and proud to have been there to witness and support him over his entire, incredible professional career. Congratulations Kelly!”
Durban’s Jordy Smith was the only surfer posing a threat to Slater’s 10th title going into the penultimate event of the year but Smith failed to stop Slater when he lost in the quarter-finals to Tahiti’s Michel Bourez.
Smith has been in fine form this year winning the Billabong Pro in Jeffrey’s Bay in July and securing a series of consistent results. While always fiercely competitive, their camaraderie was highlighted when Slater gave Smith a 'high five' while surfing past before securing his win.
Kelly Slater celebrates his 10th ASP world title (ASP/Kelly Cestari)
VIDEO: Andy Irons memorial paddle out
Slater is the first surfer to achieve 10 ASP World Titles, an accomplishment spanning two decades of an astounding career during which he has dominated competitive surfing as both the youngest and oldest ASP world champion.
Saturday's historic competition saw Slater advance out of the quarter-finals of the Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico over Adriano de Souza.
Slater has amassed enough points to outstretch remaining contender Jordy Smith, and collect the 2010 ASP World Title, culminating a 20-year effort.
“I feel relieved, honestly,” says Kelly. “It’s been the most stressful title I’ve ever had, because it’s sort of an unknown place and you know at my age people say ‘you shouldn’t be doing this.’ And all the young guys are getting better and it’s a challenge to believe in yourself and not believe what other people tell you. I know how good Jordy, Dane, Mick, Taj and all those guys are, and it’s a marathon, you know? It’s not one wave, it’s not one manoeuvre, it’s not one contest. It’s a year-long thing and I know how to focus and it came together and I’m just so relieved.”
“Kelly’s 10th World Title will be remembered as one of the most important moments in surf history,” said Bob McKnight, CEO of Quiksilver.
“We are honored and proud to have been there to witness and support him over his entire, incredible professional career. Congratulations Kelly!”
Durban’s Jordy Smith was the only surfer posing a threat to Slater’s 10th title going into the penultimate event of the year but Smith failed to stop Slater when he lost in the quarter-finals to Tahiti’s Michel Bourez.
Smith has been in fine form this year winning the Billabong Pro in Jeffrey’s Bay in July and securing a series of consistent results. While always fiercely competitive, their camaraderie was highlighted when Slater gave Smith a 'high five' while surfing past before securing his win.
Kelly Slater celebrates his 10th ASP world title (ASP/Kelly Cestari)
