Surfing great Kelly Slater beats Gabriel Medina at Tahiti Pro, setting up heat against Australian Jack Robinson
- Posted Tue 11 Aug 2026 at 3:55pmTue 11 Aug 2026 at 3:55pmEleven-time WSL champion Kelly Slater turned back the clock in Tahiti, producing a huge heat to beat Gabriel Medina.
- (Getty Images: World Surf League/Matt Dunbar)In short:Surfing legend Kelly Slater has turned the clock back at the Tahiti Pro, producing a brilliant performance to beat three-time world champion Gabriel Medina.
- The 54-year-old Slater, who retired from full-time competition in 2024, survived having his board snapped in heavy swell to beat Medina with a score of 19.06 out of 20.
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- Posted Tue 11 Aug 2026 at 3:55pmTue 11 Aug 2026 at 3:55pmEleven-time WSL champion Kelly Slater turned back the clock in Tahiti, producing a huge heat to beat Gabriel Medina.
- (Getty Images: World Surf League/Matt Dunbar)In short:Surfing legend Kelly Slater has turned the clock back at the Tahiti Pro, producing a brilliant performance to beat three-time world champion Gabriel Medina.
- The 54-year-old Slater, who retired from full-time competition in 2024, survived having his board snapped in heavy swell to beat Medina with a score of 19.06 out of 20.
Sources: ABC Australia