Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl
Stop No. 6 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Womens World Tour
Mancora, Piura Peru
November 3 – 8, 2008
Gilmore Wins Back-to-Back Titles in Peru to Regain ASP Ratings Lead
Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Womens World Champion, regained the ratings lead on the ASP Womens World Tour after defending her Peruvian event title today against Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, to claim the 2008 Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres. by Rip Curl.
PISCINA, Peru (Tuesday, November 4, 2008) Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Womens World Champion and defending event champion, collected her second consecutive win in Peru today, defeating Silvana Lima (BRA), 24, to claim the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl as well as the ratings lead on the ASP Womens World Tour.Event No. 6 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Womens World Tour, the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres. by Rip Curl relocated from the primary venue in Mancora this morning to Piscina, an hour and a half south, where swell was running in the three-to-four foot (1.5 metre) range.
After building momentum throughout the day, Gilmore peaked in the Final, posting the highest heat total of the event, a 16.10 out of a possible 20, with brilliant flair and power on her backhand, to claim her second consecutive event title in Peru.
I am so stoked right now, Gilmore said. I love coming to Peru. The waves are always really fun and the people are so passionate about their surfing. I came here confident that I could get a result and to come out on top is just fantastic.
After stumbling with an equal 9th at the last ASP Womens World Tour event in Sydney, Gilmores win today sees the young natural-footer back on top of the ASP Womens World Tour ratings and on course to defend her ASP Womens World Title.
I think Sydney was good for me in that it motivated me to refocus on my primary goal which is to win another ASP Womens World Tour, Gilmore said. Now that Im ahead, I feel great, but I know there are still two more events and a lot can happen. I excited for Hawaii and am looking forward to a great end of the year.
Lima, current No. 4 on the ASP Womens World Tour, was in brilliant form all day, even netting an 7.70 out of a possible 10 in the Final, but it wasnt enough to stop a rampaging Gilmore.
I am very happy with my performance today, Lima said. I felt like I was surfing well and that my equipment was working really good. It is a shame that I couldnt win in the Final, but I am happy with my result.
Todays runner-up finish marks Limas second in two events (she finished runner-up at the last event in Sydney), and the progressive natural-footer rockets up to 4th on the ASP Womens World Tour.
I really want to win an event one of these days, but Steph (Gilmore) was ripping, Lima said. I am still very happy with my result and my place in the ratings. I dont know what Hawaii will hold for me, but I am looking forward to the events.
Rebecca Woods (AUS), 24, current No. 7 on the ASP Womens World Tour, scored the upset of the day, defeating former ratings leader and event favorite Sofia Mulanovich (PER), 25, in the Quarterfinals.
Sofia (Mulanovich) is an incredible surfer and we were surfing at Lobitos this morning and she was surfing amazing, even with an injured foot, Woods said. Fortunately I got a couple of good ones off the bat and was able to maintain the lead. Its a great win for me and my first Semifinals of the year so Im stoked.
Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, former seven-time ASP Womens World Champion and current No. 3 on the ASP Womens World Tour, opened up her Semifinal heat with a blistering 9.00 out of a possible 10, but was unable to halt the assault of eventual winner Gilmore.
Its frustrating when you open up the heat with a good wave and cant back it up, Beachley said. I guess I am frustrated a bit more because I lost to Steph (Gilmore) and I had her and let her get away from me. Its really frustrating.
While it appears that Gilmore and Mulanovich are running away with the race for the ASP Womens World Title, Beachley is still motivated to perform in Hawaii.
I excited to get to Hawaii and I hope we get Sunset at 20 feet and Honolua at 15 feet, Beachley said. Hawaii is my old stomping ground and its where I feel like Ive cemented a place for myself and Im motivated by the desire to win and Im looking forward to the winter.
Highlights from the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres. by Rip Curl are accessible via http://www.beachbyte.com.br/eventos/mancora08/
The next stop on the 2008 ASP Womens World Tour is the Roxy Pro at Sunset Beach, Hawaii from November 24 December 6, 2008.
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Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres by Rip Curl Final Results:
1 Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 16.10
2 Silvana Lima (BRA) 14.70
Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres by Rip Curl Semifinal Results:
SF 1: Silvana Lima (BRA) 13.73 def. Rebecca Woods (AUS) 13.16
SF 2: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 15.60 def. Layne Beachley (AUS) 15.23
Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres by Rip Curl Quarterfinal Results:
QF 1: Silvana Lima (BRA) 13.83 def. Karina Petroni (USA) 8.83
QF 2: Rebecca Woods (AUS) 11.50 def. Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 9.83
QF 3: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 15.00 def. Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 11.87
QF 4: Layne Beachley (AUS) 12.94 def. Samantha Cornish (AUS) 10.17
Current ASP Womens World Tour Ratings: Following Event No. 6 of 8
1 Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 5148
2 Sofia Mulanovich (PER) 4963
3 Layne Beachley (AUS) 4454
4 Silvana Lima (BRA) 4166
5 Amee Donohoe (AUS) 3691
6 Samantha Cornish (AUS) 3612
7 Rebecca Woods (AUS) 3050
8 Jacqueline Silva (BRA) 3038
9 Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) 2628
10 Melanie Bartels (HAW) 2544
11 Julia De La Rosa (PER) 2474
12 Karina Petroni (USA) 2244
13 Rosanne Hodge (ZAF) 2232
14 Megan Abubo (HAW) 2064
15 Nicola Atherton (AUS) 1836
16 Melanie Redman-Carr (AUS) 1692
17 Serena Brooke (AUS) 1656
18 Claire Bevilacqua (AUS) 912