jordy smith
South African surfers Jordy Smith and Sarah Baum have qualified to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games through the 2023 ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador. Photo courtesy of WSL/Cestari

Home » Durban’s Jordy Smith Surfs to World Champ Top Spot

Durban’s Jordy Smith Surfs to World Champ Top Spot

South Africa’s Jordy Smith has moved to the top of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) rankings after posting a career-best third place finish in the Billabong Pro Tahiti on Sunday. The 28-year-old Durbanite, who started the event ranked at number three, recorded hard-fought victories over Conner Coffin (US) and reigning WSL champion […]

By Guest Contributor
15-08-17 13:15
in Fab South African Stuff
jordy smith
South African surfers Jordy Smith and Sarah Baum have qualified to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games through the 2023 ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador. Photo courtesy of WSL/Cestari

South Africa’s Jordy Smith has moved to the top of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) rankings after posting a career-best third place finish in the Billabong Pro Tahiti on Sunday.

jordy smith
Picture of Smith in Tahiti action courtesy of WSL/Cestari

The 28-year-old Durbanite, who started the event ranked at number three, recorded hard-fought victories over Conner Coffin (US) and reigning WSL champion John John Florence of Hawaii on the final day… before losing out to eventual winner, Julian Wilson of Australia, in their semi-final encounter.

‘I’m still learning a lot and I wish I had figured it out earlier in the event,’ Smith said. ‘I am stoked to be in the top spot.

‘Obviously, it’s a long way to go, but it’s sick to be in the front there. This is a new year and I just want to bring something new, something fresh, and keep trying my hardest.’

Smith will be eager to keep his lead over the world’s best surfers and improve his World Title campaign at the next event, the Hurley Pro at Trestles, which is close to his adopted home town of San Clemente in California, and where he’s also the defending event winner.

Source: www.sascoc.co.za