Movistar Classic Mancora Peru presented by Rip Curl
Stop No. 6 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s 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 Women’s World Champion, regained the ratings lead on the ASP Women’s 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 Women’s 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 Women’s World Tour.Event No. 6 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Movistar Classic Mancora Peru pres.… Read the rest

Billabong Girls Pro Rio

Stop No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour

Barra de Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

September 10 – 18, 2008

Beachley and Lima Take Command on Day 2 Billabong Girls Pro Rio

Pictured: Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, former seven-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current No. 3 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, was a standout in today’s Round 3 and will face Silvana Lima (BRA), 23, in Quarterfinal 4 of the Billabong Girls Pro Rio.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Thursday, September 11, 2008) – Day 2 of the Billabong Girls Pro Rio, event No. 4 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, completed Rounds 2 and 3 today, with impressive surfing going down in the improved three-foot (1 metre) waves on offer at Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro.Layne… Read the rest

Boost Mobile Pro presented by Hurley

Stop No. 7 of 11 on the 2008 ASP World Tour

Lower Trestles, California, USA

September 7-13, 2008

Slater Wins Hard Fought Battle Over Burrow for Boost Mobile Pro Title

Photo: Kelly Slater looking more satisfied with this win than the rest this year.

SAN CLEMENTE, California (Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008) – Kelly Slater (USA) beat Taj Burrow (AUS) 18.97 to 18.63 to win his third Boost Mobile Pro title at Lower Trestles today. He is now as close as one event away from winning a record ninth ASP World Title.

Burrow blitzed early and with a 9.00 and 9.63 in his scoreline before the halfway mark, had Slater looking for a combination of excellent scoring waves to contend. In sheer Slater fashion, the eight-time ASP World Champion fought his way back to claim victory – his fifth of the season.“I… Read the rest

Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle

Stop No. 3 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women�s World Tour

Hossegor, France

August 28 � September 1, 2008

Gilmore Wins 2008 Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle � Takes ASP Women�s Ratings Lead

Pictured: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women’s World Champion, regained the ratings lead on the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour with her impressive victory over former sevent-time ASP Women’s World Champion Layne Beachley (AUS), 36.

SEIGNOSSE, France (Friday, August 29, 2008) � Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, reigning ASP Women�s World Champion, has claimed the 2008 Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle title, defeating fellow finalist Layne Beachley (AUS), 36, in clean two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Les Bourdaines in Seignosse, and regaining the ratings lead in the hunt for the 2008 ASP Women�s World Title.

Event No. 3 of 8 on the 2008 ASP Women�s World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle was treated to two full days of action, culminating in the stunning Final between the two Australian icons.Gilmore… Read the rest