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Southern California Natives Shine at Vans US Open of Surfing presented by Swatch
Southern California Natives Shine at Vans US Open of Surfing presented by Swatch
At Huntington Beach, California, USA, the Vans US Open of Surfing, presented by Swatch, saw strong performances from the local contingent alongside dramatic losses in Round 3 of the World Surf League (WSL) Men's Qualifying Series (QS) 10,000. One of the largest action sports festivals in the world, the Vans US Open of Surfing takes place at the iconic Huntington Beach pier with surfing, skateboarding and BMX competitions taking center stage, in addition to community-centered activities, art and entertainment.
Encinitas, California, native Jake Marshall (USA) currently sits at No. 21 on the QS and led a Southern California charge with his brilliant performance over former Championship Tour (CT) competitors Matt Banting (AUS) and Tomas Hermes (BRA) with an excellent 8.00 (out of a possible 10) single wave score and 14.93 (out of a possible 20) heat total. Marshall finds himself among great company in fellow countrymen as the Americans continue to garner big results across the world and now find themselves under the Huntington Beach microscope.
Griffin Colapinto (USA) celebrated his 21st birthday at the Vans US Open of Surfing presented by Swatch with a Round 2 win. Last year's runner-up Griffin Colapinto is on track for another strong result at the familiar Huntington pier beach break after earning a heat win with two good scores -- 7.10 and 7.50 -- and displaying a confident frontside approach in the chest-high surf.
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