Reigning Four-Time World Champ Stephanie Gilmore

This week the world's top female surfers will be heading to Brazil for stop No. 5 of the ASP Women's World Title season.

The Billabong Pro Rio will run from the 12 to the 16th at Barra da Tijuca; where current No. 1 surfer, Carissa Moore, will look to hold her top seat. She states in an ASP article;

I ve have had an amazing year so far, Moore said. To make four Finals from four events is a really good start for me and I m having a lot of fun. Everyone is surfing really well and I m feeling really pushed right now by all the girls like Coco (Ho), Tyler (Wright), Steph (Gilmore) and of course Sally (Fitzgibbons).

Four-time ASP Women's Champ is definitely feeling the pressure this year. Currently ranked at No. 4, Stephanie Gilmore knows she can't hold back this week

It s definitely now or never in terms of making a run at it this year, Gilmore said. I m sitting at fourth right now and haven t cracked the Finals yet. There re three more events and if I m going to make a move, it will have to start at this event. There are no easy heats on tour anymore, regardless of the round. It s an exciting time for women s surfing. I m looking forward to coming back to Rio and having some fun.

Get all the info on the Billabong Pro Rio here.