Californian powerhouse Kolohe Andino conquered the 2015 Australian Open of Surfing, at Manly Beach, Sydney. The 20-year-old surfer from San Clemente defeated Mateia Hiquily, 19, in consistent one-to-two meter waves and sunny skies. Andino opened the final with a near-perfect 9.73 left-hand ride. “I wanted to win the event and I did it. I’m stoked. It’s a long event, a big week and you have to take it heat by heat, I’ve had some momentum and hope I can keep it going, stay on the roll, build confidence and keep it going into Snapper,” expressed Kolohe Andino.

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