MICK WINS PORTUGAL!
Mick Fanning has claimed his third win for 2009 at the Rip Curl Pro Search in Portugal today. Fanning defeated close mate Bede Durbidge in the final cementing his lead in the now two-horse race for the 2009 ASP World Title [results below]. Only Mick and Parko are now in contention going into the the last event of the year, the Pipeline Masters.
We contacted Mick by phone after his win and he had this message to share with visitors to this site:
“I’m so over the moon right now. I wanna thank all of you for tuning into my site and offering me your support and encouragement. It means a lot and has helped me fight back from an average start on the ratings into the lead in the past four events. I can’t wait for Hawaii. I so proud to be part of such and awesome battle. This is the stuff Parko and I dreamed about and talked about as grommets. It’s gonna be awesome and I’ll give as much insight as I can through my site. Thanks again.” – Mick
RIP CURL PRO SEARCH FINAL RESULTS:
1 – Mick Fanning (AUS) 12.67
2 – Bede Durbidge (AUS) 9.87
RIP CURL PRO SEARCH SEMIFINAL RESULTS:
SF 1: Bede Durbidge (AUS) 14.60 def. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 13.27
SF 2: Wright Withdraws Due to Injury, Fanning Advances
CURRENT ASP WORLD TOUR TOP 10 (Following Rip Curl Pro Search):
1 – Mick Fanning (AUS) 7140 points
2 – Joel Parkinson (AUS) 6772 points
3 – Adriano de Souza (BRA) 6148 points
4 – Bede Durbidge (AUS) 6146 points
5 – C.J. Hobgood (USA) 5748 points
6 – Taj Burrow (AUS) 5524 points
7 – Kelly Slater (USA) 5514 points
8 – Bobby Martinez (USA) 5421 points
9 – Damien Hobgood (USA) 5116 points
10 – Jordy Smith (ZAF) 4828 points
Mick works his way through a pit in quarter finals. © Getty Images
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Congratulations mate!
Red Bull said on October 28th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Surfing so damn good. You got this!
Eddie said on October 28th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
My Coolie Kid, I´m from Portugal, but unfortunettelly, I couldn´t see you in Peniche..but I’m so happy to see that you won!!! You’re THE best..LOV YA..KISSS KISSS KISS
Mónica Dias said on October 28th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Big congrats Mick… Aussie legend- defo deserves the big win…09
mitcho said on October 28th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Good on you Mick - pumped for you! On fire!
Adam Cunningham said on October 28th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Coolie Kid, I’m from Portugal, but I didn’t have the chance too see you in Peniche; anyway, Isaw the essential ( I guess) by internet..I wanna give my congratulations for you vitory, and say that in my heart I always knew that you were going to win, and to me, you are the best..When the sea won’t be anymore a fear to me, I hope I can became a sufer, in female version, as perfect as you..Your portuguese fan, always..
Love..
Mónica Dias said on October 29th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Hi mate… do many people happy
The 2009 ASP World title is for you ¡¡¡
Kisses to Karissa
Txetxu & Dotcom said on October 29th, 2009 at 1:47 am
you destroyed waves supertubos..congratulations maan!!
João Mesquita said on October 29th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Congratulations Mick, Thanks for all
EspnBrazil said on October 29th, 2009 at 8:28 am
Congratulations brow!
Mkouty said on October 29th, 2009 at 8:50 am
woohoo ! please don’t injure yourself before Pipeline Masters. Don’t overtrain. right now Title is yours to lose. i wanna see more freesurf moves in heats next year…you have them and you/re gonna need them. on ya mate !
simmo samson said on October 29th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Congrats… Great win at SuperTubos!
Igorzinho said on October 29th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Yeah Mick! Keep it up! Aloha!
BATS said on October 29th, 2009 at 11:58 am
been rooting for ya all year… go mick!!!
Brent Hertz said on October 29th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Fanning the legend, Doing us proud Bro!! Just bought ya book 2day looks like an epic read!!!!
Keep the stoke alive and surf like an animal. Was hangin 2 see the battle between u and Owen in the semi. The kids got skillzzzzzz
Wrap it up in Hawaii for title number 2
Peace
Tommy C said on October 29th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Good on ya Mick! Congrats from Estonia :)
Aiva said on October 30th, 2009 at 7:41 am
you smashed it mick once again from your number one fan
mikey
mikey mcdonagh said on October 30th, 2009 at 8:55 am
congrats mick you are the full package now…show kelly who is the man and smash him at pipe…you can do it just believe
he think andy and him will have the duel in pipe you show him
mick said on October 30th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
leggggend brother it was soooo sick to see 4 aussies battling it out in portugal , thats awesome , that titles yours Mick i hope u rip at pipe mate for QLDDD ahaha
Nick Allen said on October 31st, 2009 at 3:11 pm
i hope u bet parko 2 win your second tittle
Olly Le Clerc said on November 4th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Well done Mick!! Your a f*ckin` surf machine.
You are gonna get your 2nd world tittle for sure…and will not be the last.
Go on Mick.!!!
YES YOU CAN!!!!
willie said on November 9th, 2009 at 7:11 am
sick
Dan said on December 5th, 2009 at 10:29 pm