Surfing-Hawaii's Moniz, Canada's Brooks win tube shoot-out in Tahiti
Hawaii's Seth Moniz claimed his first world championship tour event title at the Tahiti Pro on Thursday, showcasing his expertise in tube-riding at the renowned Teahupo'o wave. Canadian teenager Erin Brooks fought back to defeat Israel's Anat Lelior in the women's contest. Teahupo'o, which hosted the 2024 Paris Olympics surfing event, is known for its perfect waves, though the size was reduced compared to earlier in the week.
Moniz's 9.10 wave and a deep barrel secured him a two-wave total of 18.17. Brooks, a surprise finalist in the women's event, scored a 8.93 on her final wave to clinch a 17.20 tally. The world tour will next head to Fiji, another potent tropical left-hand reef break, before concluding at Pipeline in Hawaii in December.
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