Just days shy of his 50th birthday, legendary pro surfer Kelly Slater won the Billabong Pro Pipeline in Hawaii on Saturday against the son of a former rival
The final of the Pipeline pitted Slater against Seth Moniz, a 24-year-old whose father Tony competed against Slater decades ago. With a"frothy Backdoor mutant" and a"well-threaded Backdoor barrel," per World Surf League, Slater took down the younger competitor to win the Pipeline for the 8th time."I was out there telling myself, just be in the moment, no matter how much tension there is. Just breathe," he said shortly after winning.
He has won 11 world titles and is both the youngest and oldest champion in men's history, as he claimed the 1992 title at age 20 and the 2011 title at age 39, according to the World Surf League.The Billabong Pro Pipeline was the first competition of the 2022 season, so Slater now leads the pack for a potential 12th world title.Read MoreHowever, his uncertain Covid-19 vaccination status could impact his hopes.Two World Surf League events are set to take place in Australia in April and May.
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