Rip Curl Search San Fran 2011 - Day 4 Gallery

by: Editor

Kelly Slater (USA), 39, has officially claimed a historic 11th ASP World Title today, clinching the year-long pursuit with his advancement in to the Quarterfinals of the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco.

In tricky three-to-five foot (1.5 metre) waves, Slater got the best of young Brazilians Miguel Pupo (BRA), 19, and Gabriel Medina (BRA), 17, in his non-elimination Round 4 heat to advance directly through to the Quarterfinals and secure an unprecedented 11th ASP World Title. The combined ages of his two opponents, Medina, 17, and Pupo, 19, less than Slater age of 39, which is indicative of his of his incredible ability to surf through generations.