Adriano de Souza, the "hard worker," dedicated his first
World Surf League title to the late Brazilian surfer
Ricardo dos Santos. Gabriel Medina is also the first
Brazilian to win the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
It was a bittersweet defeat for Mick Fanning. The three-
time world surfing champion lost his eldest brother and
put out an incredible performance. The "White Lightning"
did his best, despite the emotional rollercoaster he's
been through..."
http://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/12461-adriano-de-souza-wins-maiden-world-surf-league-title
