At 39 and an extraordinary track record, the American Kelly Slater was once again crowned world surfing champion. A title that will undoubtedly delight all lovers ofhttps://www.yumping.com/fr/en/surfing href=https://www.yumping.com/fr/en/surfing href=" href="https://www.yumping.com/fr/sports-nautiques" title = "existing water sports in France"> Aquatic sports , and more Still surf enthusiasts who for the most part worship this surfer with infinite potential. For many years, he has "written" the history of surfing to each of his appearances.
Write the history of surfing, that much? And yes, indeed, Kelly Slater is the only surfer to have won 11 Titles from the ASP World. Each title is obtained after a fierce one year, between the best surfers in the world, all over the globe.
Ocean Beach, San Fransisco (California) was the end of this 2011 and Slater championship once again shone, on waves of 1.5 meters, and was able to stand out from his main rival the Australian Dan Ross, from 28 years old.
According to Kelly Slater: " Rossy (Dan Ross) was a fierce opponent this year, more today there were few waves and I was relatively badly located, the danger was real and I knew it was n 'was not going to be easy... »
But finally, Slater managed to carry out an excellent session allowing him to access the highest title, and that, only a few days after confessed that he did not feel very comfortable on the board. It was more for him a huge pleasure to win this last stage "at home".
Beyond commemorating this victory as it should be, Slater also had the opportunity to pay tribute to his rival and friend Andy Irons, who left us in a tragic year:
" It was a special moment. I think someone has watched over us throughout the year, and Probably it was Andy ".
In addition, winning this title on the day of the anniversary of the death of irons made this event even more special, because, although it was to slater a serious rival for many years, it was not No less a dear friend and a companion at all times.
" win this title on the day of the birthday of Andy's death makes it all the more special for me. It is my way of celebrating and honoring all these memories that I keep from him. "
Slater obtained his first ASP world title at the age of 20 in 1992, becoming the youngest surfer of all time to climb to this rank. Paradoxes of life, he is today the oldest surfer to have won this title ... And his career seems far from over ... Indeed, Kelly, not yet ready to withdraw, will relaunch the assault on waves next year for a new ASP championship that promises to bring us new emotions ...
