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Podium Sweep in Tarifa
1st, 2nd & 3rd place for our team at the GWA event in Tarifa.
The GWA World Cup returned to Tarifa, Spain, with Europe's wind capital delivering four days of world-class Surf-Freestyle action. Consistent Poniente winds created ideal competition conditions as 28 men and 19 women battled it out on one of the tour's most iconic stages.
We are stoked to have 3 podiums with Marie Schlittenbauer in 1st, Nia Suardiaz in 2nd and Tomas Acherer in 3rd! Plus another two 4th places with Sofia Ginzinger and Rocco Sotomayor, Zoe Schönwetter in 5th more riders in the Top 10 - well done to all!
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RESULTS MEN
The men’s competition delivered high-intensity action from the very first heat, with an incredibly strong field making every round a battle.
Duotone riders stood out throughout the event. Rocco Sotomayor advanced confidently through the quarter-finals, while Tomas Acherer impressed with one of the highest-scoring heats of the round (26.57 points). Franz Schlittenbauer also secured his place in the semi-finals after a strong performance and finished 5th
In the semis, Rocco took an early lead with back-to-back 8-point tricks before Tom found another gear late in the heat to secure his place in the final alongside Rocco. Franz narrowly missed out on advancing, falling short by just fractions of a point after another outstanding performance and ended in 7th, Tom finished 3rd and Rocco 4th - and Franz Rappolder and Charlie Loch in 9th!
Final Men’s Results:
1st – Benjamin Castenskiold (DEN)
2nd – Christopher Macdonald (USA)
3rd – Thomas Acherer (AUT)
4th – Rocco Makana (ITA)
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»THE LEVEL OF RIDING IN TARIFA WAS INCREDIBLE, SO EVERY HEAT FELT LIKE A FINAL. I'M REALLY HAPPY TO COME AWAY WITH A PODIUM FINISH AND CAN'T WAIT TO KEEP PUSHING AT THE NEXT EVENT. «
RESULTS WOMEN
The women’s competition highlighted the next generation of talents.
Making her return after missing the season opener in Leucate due to injury, Marie Schlittenbauer showed she hadn't lost any momentum. The reigning World Champion advanced comfortably through the early rounds before delivering a commanding semi-final performance. Opening with an 8-point trick, she overcame a few missed attempts by landing a crucial Back Mode to secure her place in the final.
In front of an enthusiastic home crowd, Nia Suardiaz and Sofia Ginzinger also advanced to the final, setting up an exciting showdown featuring three Duotone riders plus Zoe Marie Schönwetter in 5th putting on a great show as well!
Final Women’s Results:
1st – Marie Schlittenbauer (GER)
2nd – Nia Suardiaz (ESP)
3rd – Milla Danguy (FRA)
4th – Sofia Ginzinger (ESP)
5th - Zoe Schönwetter (AUT)
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»COMING BACK AFTER MY INJURY AND TAKING THE WIN HERE IN TARIFA FEELS AMAZING. THIS IS THE PERFECT START TO THE REST OF THE SEASON. «
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A special shoutout goes to our Young Blood talents Jara Herraiz from Tarifa/Spain and Kalle Dinant from the Netherlands, who stepped up to compete in the main GWA fleet for the very first time. Taking on some of the world's best riders, Jara secured an impressive 9th place, while Kalle finished a strong 13th. A fantastic debut and another great sign of what's to come from the next generation and best proof that our Duotone Young Blood program pays off. Way to go!
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