Stand Up World Series – Season Start in Brazil

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Connor Baxter wins the World Series Sprints on Day 1 in Alagoas

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In another intense battle of, Connor Baxter (Starboard) and Kai Lenny (Naish) picked up where they left off last year with another battle for the ages. Connor led through the first leg, but Kai managed to catch him on the second buoy in the surf. Connor however succeeded in keeping the lead as they both battled around the next 2 buoys and into the home straight. However, an incoming swell allowed Kai to pull up neck and neck to Connor coming up the beach, with a dramatic sprint to the finish that saw Connor just get the better of Kai – a great start to what is destined to be another incredibly competitive year.

However, it was not just a Connor vs Kai battle, Jake Jenson (Fanatic) and Zane Schweitzer (Starboard) were right on their heels, with Jake just getting the better of Zane on the home straight to take 3rd and Zane, 4th. In 5th, it was the Viking Casper Steinfath (Naish)

Start

So a dramatic day of action, as we regroup and get ready for an exciting long distance race that will kick off at 2pm Brazil time for the Pros, after a full morning of racing for amateurs, youth and entry level enthusiasts. Make sure to stay tuned to www.watermanleague.com for highlights, galleries and recaps from the action as it goes down, but also our social networking channels for more immediate updates (instagram @standupworldseries & the Stand Up World Series Facebook)

Top Ten Men
1. Connor Baxter – HI
2. Kai Lenny – HI Naish
3. Jake Jenson – AUS
4. Zane Schweitzer – HI
5. Casper Steinfath – DK
6. Kody Kerbox – HI
7. Vinicius Martins – BRA
8. Mo Freitas HI –
9. Eric Terrien – FR
10. Paulo dos Reis – BRA

Angela Jackson takes Gold on Day 1 of the Alagoas Pro World Series

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Angela Jackson (Fanatic) put on a dominant performance today at Day 1 of the Alagoas Pro World Series, sprinting her way to victory here at Praia do Frances. After a full winter of training, Angie is looking on point and ready to take on the world, and will be looking to consolidate on her win from today, tomorrow in the Long distance Race.

In second place, last year’s stand out Barbara Brasil Nunes once again put on a solid performance, finishing runner up in the Final to the on form Angie. Meanwhile in 3rd, Laura Quetglas (Fanatic) from Spain powered her way around the fast paced sprint course, notching a strong finish in advance of the long distance race tomorrow. Here are the standings after Day 1:

Top Ten Women
1. Angela Jackson – AUS
2. Barbara Brasil – BRA
3. Laura Quetglas – ESP
4. Kelsa Gabehart – USA
5. Lena Ribeiro – BRA
6. Edimar Luque – VEN
7. Caroline Angibaud – FRA
8. Ariani Theophili – BRA
9. Marly Pires – BRA
9. Andrea Mendonca – BRA

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Connor Baxter gewinnt das Sprintrace hauchdünn vor Kai Lenny

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Kai Lenny und Connor Baxter beginnen die Stand Up World Series 2014 so wie sie sie beendet haben in 2013: Im harten Zweikampf. Auch zum Saisonauftakt in Brasilien sollte es nicht anders sein. Connor hatte im Spurt am Strand die Nase vorne. Kai Lenny kommentierte dazu, auf seinem Instagram-Feed, dass Connor einfach die längeren Beine hat als er. Ähnliche Szenen haben sich schon letztes Jahr in Chicago abgespielt als Connor ebenfalls im Spurt am Strand siegte.

Top Ten Herren
1. Connor Baxter – HI
2. Kai Lenny – HI Naish
3. Jake Jenson – AUS
4. Zane Schweitzer – HI
5. Casper Steinfath – DK
6. Kody Kerbox – HI
7. Vinicius Martins – BRA
8. Mo Freitas HI –
9. Eric Terrien – FR
10. Paulo dos Reis – BRA

Angela Jackson dominiert das Frauen Rennen

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Angela Jacksons hartes training in den letzten Monaten hat sich ausbezahlt. Sie gewann ihr Rennen klar for der Brasilianerin Barbara Brasil. Was uns erstaunte hier, dass Candice Appleby nicht auf der Rangliste vertreten ist, war sie doch extra zum Surfevent angereist.

Top Ten Frauen
1. Angela Jackson – AUS
2. Barbara Brasil – BRA
3. Laura Quetglas – ESP
4. Kelsa Gabehart – USA
5. Lena Ribeiro – BRA
6. Edimar Luque – VEN
7. Caroline Angibaud – FRA
8. Ariani Theophili – BRA
9. Marly Pires – BRA
9. Andrea Mendonca – BRA
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