Fanning Conquers France

Posted on September 29, 2009
Filed Under Bobby Martinez, Events, Mick Fanning, Team |

 

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Déjà vu part duex for Mick Fanning as he finds himself back in the winner circle of the Quicky Pro France held at Les Bourdaines. Claiming his second consecutive win of the ASP tour after a victory at the Hurley Pro Trestles last week, Mick has won $145,000 in prize money in the last eight days, and now sits 146 points away from the biggest prize, a second World title. 

 

Mick was added to the surfing history books last week on the Californian shores of Lower Trestles where he won the richest prize purse ever, a whopping $105,000 at the Hurley Pro.  “ Don’t fix what ain’t broke” was the mantra coming from the Fanning camp heading into France, as he rode to victory again riding the same 5’11” Darren Handley board that brought him his Trestles win. 

Fanning also brought his same scintillating form to Hossegor, and was easily the outstanding surfer of the Quiksilver Pro where he faced off against Bede Durbidge, in challenging but fun 3ft conditions. Fanning rocketed out of the gates of the final round with a 7.93, and sealed the deal with an 8.83 on his third wave. 

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Fanning continues his European invasion with a stop in Spain and Portugal before heading to the Triple Crown in Hawaii where there is sure to be an epic showdown for the World Title. With three events still up for grabs, Fanning will most likely finish the year creating more history as the most amount of prize money won in a single season on the ASP world tour. 

 

Straight from a brief Skype session this morning, an elated but focused Fanning stated, “ Everyone thought Joel had this thing sealed up and it’s a bummer to Joel that he had a slight ankle injury, but I have been training so hard and felt I’ve been surfing better than ever. I’m here to win and my plan was to come in this leg and to really step it up. “ Fanning continued, “ Makes it really interesting going into Mundakka and Portugal, as I know it’s well and truly within my reach. I just have to remain on the same track and stay focused and remain positive. 

 

Mick, Bede, Macca, Parko, Bobby and friends partied through out the night in Hossegor and due to the event finishing so early they have plenty of time to relax before the Billabong Pro Mundakka starts on October 5th. 

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