Tag Archives: brazilian
Image gabrielmedina45.jpg

Gabriel Medina is one of "The 100 Most Influential People" by Time Magazine

Gabriel Medina has been considered one of “The 100 Most Influential People” by Time Magazine. The 2014 world surfing champion has been included in the “Icons” category by the prestigious US news magazine. Medina is the first ever Brazilian surfer to conquer a world title. “He showed that his ascendant nation was now a serious […]

Image mickfanning38.jpg

Mick Fanning wins the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2015

Mick Fanning conquered his fourth Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach title, after defeating Adriano de Souza in the 2015 final. The Australian and Brazilian surfers finished their tenth match-up with the same heat total – 15.27 points each – but it was Fanning who celebrated because in a tiebreak situation the highest single-wave score (8.17) […]

Image joelparkinson30.jpg

Four quarterfinalists decided at Bells Beach

Adriano de Souza, Owen Wright, Jordy Smith and Filipe Toledo have secured spots on the quarterfinals of the Rip Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2015, in Australia. Despite a few shock exits – Taj Burrow, John John Florence and Julian Wilson are out of the equation – the top seeds dominated Round 3. In the […]

Image felipetoledo4.jpg

Felipe Toledo wins the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2015

Filipe Toledo has defeated Julian Wilson to claim the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2015, at Snapper Rocks. The youngest surfer of the World Surf League put an incredible performance throughout the event and claimed the highest heat total of the event in the final, a near-perfect 19.60. Toledo showed his active turns and his efficient […]

Image alejomuniz10.jpg

Alejo Muniz wins the Burton Automotive Pro 2015

Alejo Muniz has taken out the Burton Automotive Pro 2015, Merewether, New South Wales, Australia. Ellie Brooks triumphed in the Burton Automotive Women’s Classic. The Brazilian surfer couldn’t ask for a better anniversary gift. Muniz, 25, defeated Jack Freestone in the 35-minute final with a collection of explosive and exciting turns. “It’s my birthday today so […]

Image tomveiga2.jpg

The colorful waves of Tom Veiga

Tom Veiga is a Brazilian surf artist. Waves are his life. Literally. He may only be in his mid-30s, but Veiga is an experienced craftsman. Tom worked for several years in advertising agencies. Later, his design skills met the waves, and today the Brazilian artist lives of his own business. Tom Veiga’s colorful patterns have […]

Image ricardodossantos8.jpg

Ricardo dos Santos: a candle in the waves

Ricardo dos Santos lived 24 years doing what he loved most. Surfing. From Australia to the United States, surfers, friends, fans and sports enthusiasts are still recovering from a state of shock and profound sadness. Ricardinho, the Brazilian surfer from Praia da Guarda do Embaú, was not an average surfer. He excelled in surfing, and […]

Image ricardodossantos6.jpg

Ricardo dos Santos dies at 24 years of age

Ricardo dos Santos has passed away at 24 years of age. The Brazilian pro surfer suffered a cardiac arrest after four consecutive surgeries. The surfing world is mourning the death of Ricardo dos Santos, a talented wave rider shot by drug addicts in Praia da Guarda do Embaú, a beach located in Palhoca, Santa Catarina, […]

Image gabrielmedina43.jpg

World reactions to Gabriel Medina’s ASP World Tour title

Gabriel Medina is still partying. At only 20, he added an ASP World Tour title to his trophy room. What does the world have to say about his maiden triumph? Brazil is proud of his surfer boy. Gabriel Medina has written a new chapter in the history of competitive surfing.

Image guidoshaffer.jpg

Vatican will beatify "Surfing Angel" Guido Schaffer

Guido Schaffer will likely be the first ever surfing saint. The Vatican will beatify the Brazilian surfer who drowned in 2009. The 30-year-old wave rider, nicknamed “Surfing Angel,” lost his life while enjoying his time at Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, just weeks before he was due to be ordained a Catholic priest. The […]

Scroll Up