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Quiksilver England : Joan Duru finished 2nd at Rip Curl Pro Zarautz, WQS 5 Stars
Quiksilver England : Joan Duru finished 2nd at Rip Curl Pro Zarautz, WQS 5 Stars
2008-09-15 12:18:39
Joan Duru made his best result of the season with his second place, behind Tim Boal. Aritz Aranburu and Michel Bourez finished 3rd.
At ninteen years of age, Duru confirmed his status of most promissing French surfer of the moment by getting a runner-up finish in the event, his best result to date.
"I am happy with that finish but there was not enough waves during the final and I did not surf my best," Duru said. "To get a second in a 5-Star event is great and it is another step on the WQS."
Duru, who has had a consistent first year on the WQS with several big results inlcuding a 5th in the US Open of Surfing and a 9th in the Rip Curl Pro Hossegor/Seignosse, secured 1750 points and remains a favorite within the rising European contingent.
"I am having a good time and a few results so far so I am definitely focused on qualifying," Duru said. "The few big results I got gave me confidence and I defeated some of the best surfers s...
At ninteen years of age, Duru confirmed his status of most promissing French surfer of the moment by getting a runner-up finish in the event, his best result to date.
"I am happy with that finish but there was not enough waves during the final and I did not surf my best," Duru said. "To get a second in a 5-Star event is great and it is another step on the WQS."
Duru, who has had a consistent first year on the WQS with several big results inlcuding a 5th in the US Open of Surfing and a 9th in the Rip Curl Pro Hossegor/Seignosse, secured 1750 points and remains a favorite within the rising European contingent.
"I am having a good time and a few results so far so I am definitely focused on qualifying," Duru said. "The few big results I got gave me confidence and I defeated some of the best surfers s...