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A Big Jump For Ramzi Boukhiam

A Big Jump For Ramzi Boukhiam

Date: 2020-02-21

As He Wins The Oi Hang Loose Pro Contest

Cacimba Do Padre, Fernando de Noronha, in Brazil is where Ramzi Boukhiam (MAR) was victorious over Weslley Dantas (BRA) by a final score of 14.40 to 11.23 to take home the World Surf League (WSL) QS5000 Oi Hang Loose Pro Contest pres. by Eletron Energy.

The Moroccan was consistent throughout the week and was in complete sync with the waves on Finals Day, which included a Semifinals win over former event winner Jadson Andre (BRA). With today's win, Boukhiam has jumped from 163rdto number 2 on the Qualifying Series rankings behind Wiggolly Dantas (BRA), who took the rankings lead with his Semifinals finish today.

"I'm super happy with this result today," said Boukhiam. "Weslley (Dantas) and Jadson (Andre) are extremely tough competitors and great all-around surfers. So, I just tried to focus on myself and surf to my strengths and use powerful turns. It seemed like everything went my way today. I caught the best waves and took advantage of every opportunity."

Boukhiam also reflected on his career up-to-date and his intentions for 2020. "Beginning the year with a victory at a QS5000 really gives me a boost for qualification onto the CT and I'm going to give it my best effort this year. I've been on the QS for a long time and I know I've made mistakes in the past. I know what I need to do and even though things might not always go your way, I think I have what it takes to be on the CT. We've got the Olympics coming up, I've got a great coach and it just feels like things are moving in the right direction for me this year."

Runner-up Weslley Dantas was impressive all week long at Cacimba do Padre, putting together a full array of surfing and superb technique including tuberides, powerful carves and tweaked out airs. In addition to earning 4,000 QS ranking points, Weslley also took home bragging rights by defeating his older brother, Wiggolly, in the Semifinals.