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Welcome
back to the Saquarema Pro.

This is the final stop
of the Challenger Series.

Every heat will have
some consequence to it.

This is where
qualification's gonna happen,

as well as opportunity for
young upcoming surfers.

A lot on the line, it's
do or die for boys and girls, man.

Talking about
back-to-back competition.

It's on.

I'm so excited to
be back in my home country.

Today, I'll be signing
some granola for Mãe Terra,

which is my sponsor.

Just an honor, and I'm
grateful I get to sign my name

on a granola that
has my photo on it.

Sophia!

Brazil is my home,
and I love being here.

I love competing here.

And it's fun to interact with
people that come here to support us.

It's a really special place
for me to end this season,

especially if I make it on tour.

We're
here in Brazil.

This is the last
event of the season.

We all expected to be surfing
in bikinis and board shorts,

but it's freezing cold.

I've been practicing
in full suit,

but it changes really fast here.

So we could be in warmer
water tomorrow, we never know.

Yeah, I really want to end
the year off on a good note.

I haven't made it past the
second heat this entire year.

So this is my last
chance to do that.

I could potentially
requalify for the Challenger.

So finishing strong
would mean a lot to me.

Tomorrow's gonna be
a pretty big day.

So we're all set at the house,

and we have a new member...

-Look who it is!
-...of the trip.

Oh, yes.

This house is so sick.

This is
the coach's room.

Jessie's room.

What do you
reckon? We do chocolate?

I don't usually make this,

but I like mixing it up.

We should have done,
like, the banana bread.

We can still
do a banana bread.

I'm always very focused
on the competition

and making sure I've done
everything to prepare.

But I'm also gonna enjoy this
time with friends in Brazil.

It's a round of 48 shortly,

and it's my last chance to make
some heats in the challenges.

You brought this recipe to life.

My goal is to make it to
the two first in heats,

because I haven't just yet and
it would really boost my ranking.

Okay, set it for 30
minutes and I'll check it.

The perception, it's so hard to,
like, track how people are doing.

I saw you going through heats.

I saw you surfing so well.

This is like my third
year on the Challenger.

The first year was really,
really, really bad.

Yeah, yeah.

Some good reality.

Everyone's humbled.

Yeah, like...

humble.

So I had a really
tough first year.

I was just like...

I'm just gonna try to
surf and, you know.

Like everything in surfing
is such a fine line.

It's like, don't overthink
it. Be instinctive.

But then also, like, you
want to be like, focused

-And use your brain.
-Yeah.

And, like, trying to
find that balance.

At the end of the day, even if
we're not having the results,

we're traveling and you're
getting so much experience.

So I feel like you're surfing
way better than last year.

Yeah, I appreciate it.
It's such a long road.

Although I want to be doing a lot
better, I know, like, it's a process.

You're in the right path.

Like, if you're surfing better,
that's like a huge, huge step.

Absolutely. Should we check it?

Oh, my gosh.

Brazilian sugar must be
the secret ingredient.

-Fluffy.
-I'm so impressed.

That's so good.

Voilà.

Wow.

Bom dia, good
morning here in Saquarema.

And this is the final stop
of the Challenger Series.

Stop number six.

And a lot of preparation
already happening this morning.

It's crazy to be at
the end of the Challengers.

There's a lot of emotions going around.
Everyone's under a lot of pressure.

Sol didn't make her round of 48.

And her season's now done.

And it's really setting in that
this is the last chance to compete.

I am right at the
bottom of the ranks.

If I can climb up, like, two rounds,
that'd make a huge difference.

So I really want to go through
this round so I've got a chance.

Round of 48, heat five.

All different parts of the world
represented in this heat out there.

We look at Cape Town, South
Africa's Jessie Van Niekerk,

who resides majority of the
year in Melbourne, Australia.

But really a traveler
of the world, is Jessie.

Met her and her father.

I met her also.

Nice family, nice person.

Yeah, she's
getting a 5.67 on her last

to move her straight into first.

Here's Sanday.

Using priority, it seems like

not only the waves have
gotten a bit smaller,

they've moved in a
bit closer to shore.

Yeah,
with tide coming up,

it will be kind of hard
to put the combos on.

And, oh, Janire with
a strong forehand wrap on the left.

Haven't really seen the left
come into play too much today,

but it will in this heat
after this wave for Janire.

And the last of blue, a 5.93.

Straight to the lead.

Eleven-point heat total.

That means Jessie Van
Niekerk now in second.

Needing a 5.34 to
retake the lead.

We look at Tsuzuki right now.

Setup carve into the lip.

And she ain't looking
for a whole lot either.

So a 3.58 is what she needs.

And the last of Tsuzuki...

it's enough for
second place at 4.2.

So that means that the
surfer in the white jersey,

Jessie Van Niekerk,
needs at least a 3.36

to retake second place.

So this comes in under.

Fifty seconds to go right here.

Van Niekerk in
third needing a 3.36

to move back up into advancing.

Sanday in fourth.

Sanday had to paddle out that
one, wasn't able to get into it.

And Van Niekerk seemed
like she had a chance.

She went
for the Hail Mary there.

Doesn't seem
like it's gonna be the 3.36

that she was needing, though.

With my ranking this year,

I won't requalify on to the
Challengers automatically.

So I've got to go back to Africa
and compete in a few events

that will requalify me

for the Challenger next year.

So bittersweet because
it's been a big year

and a lot of progress
in a lot of areas.

My heats haven't really reflected
it, but I know that my family and I

are super happy with the development
of my surfing throughout the year.

Hoping, praying, and trusting God
that hopefully I'm here next year.

Hello.

Hi, Ma.

How are you?

I'm great, thanks. How are you?

I'm happy/sad.

I think you surfed
very clever heat.

I'm just sad for you because
it was just right there.

And you surfed well.

Super well.

Hi.

Hi, Inny.

Wow, wow, wow.

Oh, what? Like,
I just got close.

I wanted... I wanted that
final shot, you know?

Just getting some momentum.

But I'm really
grateful that I...

I got to figure out
a lot this year.

So it stings, but it's fine.

Well that's a good attitude.

The end of the season

is basically the beginning
of other opportunities.

You've got a new Challenger
season coming up.

You're going to hopefully
make it through the regionals.

You're going to
hopefully get on tour.

It's going to be again...

amazing, amazing.

I'm excited for next year.
We're gonna make it count.

-I love you.
-Okay.

Well done. We're
very proud of you.

I'm grateful for
our little team.

Thanks for being up all
night. I love you so much.

-Love you too.
-Love you, baby.

We're back for
the Corona Saquarema Pro.

An important round for the
women out there right now,

as qualification is on the line.

The biggest
challenge that I face

is just getting
out of my own head.

There's so many variables and so
many things that can go on in heats.

But I really want to
qualify for the tour.

I'm gonna try to focus on myself
and, yeah, just do my best.

Even if you win this, you
won't make it into the top ten.

You have nothing to prove to anyone,
or do you have any pressure on you.

It's surfing, surfing
well, wanting to surf well.

You want to get out of the heat and
say, "I surfed like crazy in this heat."

-I want waves.
-And you will have them.

Yesterday
gave me some good vibes,

good energy, and
I'm... I'm feeling it.

I think it's gonna be
a really good heat.

I feel like I really
have to get in my zone,

put my...

my headphones on and focus

because there's quite a
lot to get distracted with.

My goal has always been
to win a Challenger event.

So I'm just gonna go after that.

Big round
out there for the women.

It's the round of 32.

This is Ēwe Wong right here.

Wraps
it back all the way.

Oh! The surfer from Hawaii

with a big lay back right there.

-Can she pull it off?
-Ooh!

Nearly
had it right at the end,

but still will get credit.

Just at 2.83.

But when we talk about
style, she has it for days.

And boy, can she rip.

22:45 on the clock.

And here's Kika now.

Late takeoff for her.

Setup carve down the line.

Once again, laying on the rail.
That DHD looks good under her feet.

Putting in some good work
on this wave right here.

As soon as I say that,
though, goes down.

-Yeah.
-There's the coach and crew.

Still anybody's game.

Harrison right there, she is
ripping this wave to pieces too.

And Ēwe behind her.

Good setup carve right
there for Wong into the lip.

And looking for the strong
one at the end. She'll get it.

Ēwe pushing just a bit too hard
right there for the finish.

She slightly improves,

so it's Harrison with a 4.77.

Ēwe Wong down to second place.

Here's Veselko.

She's trying to take the lead.

Big snap, carves it back.
Strong stuff from Kika.

And the Portuguese surfer
with a slip at the end,

but she had done a good
amount of work before that.

She's showing that she
deserves to go through.

Veselko in
second. Harrison in the lead.

Still three minutes to go.

Priority with Ēwe
Wong in the green.

She's definitely not out of it,
but she has had a couple of falls

that have cost her some
important scores in this heat.

And Wong with priority,
she's gonna let it go.

Veselko using third priority,
keeping Erostarbe off.

Bully section. Beautiful
carve right there from Kika.

Just the one, though.

Yes.

Two-minute warning.

But now Ēwe Wong needing a 5.53.

Can she get into it?

She can't.

The backwash
playing a bigger factor right now.

The native Hawaiian surfer
not able to get into it.

And it's Ellie Harrison and Kika Veselko
with a great performance out there.

I'm definitely bummed
that it ended this way.

Now I have to do a bunch
of the regional events

to requalify for the Challenger.

I want to go home, reset,

figure out what I
need to work on.

So that I come back
stronger next year.

Just made my heat,
so I'm really stoked.

The scores weren't
insanely high,

but it was enough
to make it through.

No, I want a hug.

You did well.

I'd have gone for
waves you skipped,

but they turned
out to be no good.

Good thing you didn't follow my
instinct but went with yours.

I'll reset, and
tomorrow will be a new day.

I'm ready for another
one. Bring it on.

Second day of
competition here in Saquarema.

Waves are extremely
fun this morning.

Conditions are looking
beautiful, as always.

Today, though, real big round
for the women out there.

Yeah, for sure.
Many things on the line.

The waves are there, so I'm very
excited for the rest of the day.

I am feeling nervous.

This event, there is like three
scenarios for me in the rankings.

I have a slight chance to
get on the Championship Tour,

which is the main
dream and goal.

And if I make this round,

then I'll have my
spot to the next year.

And if I lose this round,

then I might not have my spot
on the Challenger Series.

I've been praying very hard
just for things to work for me.

And looking
at heat number three now.

Vahine Fierro, the Olympian,
she's gonna to be in the red.

Sophia Medina from Maresias,
São Paulo, in blue.

Alexia Monteiro, the
17-year-old, is in the white.

And Daniella Rosas, former
Pan American champion

and Olympian herself,
in the green jersey.

Well, here goes Sophia.

Under everybody else's priority,

big turn right there for Medina.

Combos it up.

Kind of a softer finish, but
still had the combo before that.

Not needing a whole lot either.

Here's Vahine. Second priority.

And up and riding.

Down the line wave coming
around the section.

Big turn to start things off.

For the Tahitian, an even
better second one too.

And she's on a roll.

She gets a score
for the lead, a 5.3.

So Fierro in first with the
combination of two scores of 10.4.

That drops Medina
down to second.

I think the sign that
Charlie gave to her with the board

might help her to find
that wave on the priority.

She's up and riding.

Medina
now fading back.

Has a good air game too.
Haven't seen it in this heat.

More of a setup turn right there and
was potentially looking down the line

a bit too much.

Rosas, right here with
priority, in fourth.

Only needs a 4.53, though.

Setup turn right there.

And a big finish for Dani.

Still waiting on this score,

but it could potentially be one
of the best waves of the heat.

Medina, important heat for her if she
wants to stay alive in contention.

I don't know who's more nervous,

whether it's Sophia or Charlie
over in the athletes area,

but he does seem
a bit concerned.

Fifty seconds.

I hope I never get to
that situation myself.

Being a parent and
watching your kids compete

might be the most
stressful thing ever.

Medina trying to play
some defense behind her,

That's a much better
finish for Sophia.

And this heat counting down.

So this could potentially
be decided on the beach.

Winning on the last score.

Daniella Rosas needing just
a 4.53 for second place.

A good embrace right there
by both Rosas and Medina.

It's
really nice to see

how the friendship
and everything,

how these girls, they're
always traveling together.

They know themselves,
like, for so long.

Sophia Medina to go
on a wave after Rosas caught one.

3.7 for Rosas is not enough.

So it's gonna be Fierro and Medina
moving through into the round of 16.

A big moment for the surfer
from Maresias, São Paulo.

She's gonna be advancing
into the next round.

And a big embrace by both
her family and friends.

Being an inspiration,

how do you see the future of
women's surfing growing in Brazil?

Actually, my biggest dream is to
inspire little girls to surf too.

Just like I was inspired
by Carissa Moore,

by the girls in the WSL,

I want to leave that
legacy behind too.

It's cool to see little girls
watching this championship,

and I hope to be a good role
model. That's why I work every day.

I think that's what surfing's about,
it's to spread what you learn.

I'm a fan.

Okay, have a good rest.

Thank you. See you. Bye.

Bye bye.

Hi, Mom.

-How are you?
-Good.

I didn't call you right after my
heat 'cause I was pretty bummed

and needed some space.

Yeah, no, I figured.

So, you know, this is the conclusion
of the second season on Challenger.

In what ways do you think
this year was better?

I was more consistent.

What changes do you feel
like you need to make?

Getting a coach would be great.

Definitely. I think
that would be helpful.

Anything else?

Obviously, I have a lot
of things to work on.

Um, Challenger isn't just
something you breeze through.

So going home and reflecting

and regrouping will
be really important.

I think the really important
thing for you to remember

and always carry with you is
that you are a representative

of ʻŌlelo Hawai'i.

And I know that can be a
lot of pressure sometimes,

but it's also something
really important to...

be with you.

It's really important for me to
hopefully inspire the next generation

of 'ōiwi, female
or male surfers.

Yeah. I'm proud of you.

I mean, yeah, I know you didn't get
the results you wanted or whatever,

but I do think
you learned a lot,

and that's an important
part of the process.

I had an amazing year.

Traveled the world with friends
and, yeah, met new people,

got to experience new things
and visit new places, so...

Lots of positives to
take away from this year.

Okay. Good, Ēwe.

Now it's figuring out how
to make those big jumps.

Okay, one step is to say it.

The next step is to
figure out the options

and then to do them.

Yeah, I'm excited to go home
and have some events at home,

and hopefully look forward to
requalifying for next year.

-Waves are good at home.
-Can't wait.

Yeah, I can't wait
to see you too.

-See... See you.
-Love you so much, Ēwe.

Love you too.

We came here, didn't
we? For the QS?

Yeah.

I feel really good, like...

that it's the last
event of the year,

whether I qualify or not.

I feel grateful just to be here
with a little bit of chance.

This here dad is
very proud of you,

but the coach is very proud too.

Because, uh, you are dedication,
training in the water,

out the water.

So, tomorrow will be

an important day for the
championship, round of 16.

It means starting the heat believing
that the first place is possible.

Always respecting your opponent.

It's a very hard heat, but
I believe we can do it well,

which is very important to get

to what many thought possible.

-Let's go for it.
-Keep going.

I don't want to start
crying, but I believe.

-Me too, let's go!
-Let's take them on.

Let it burn.

So you heard
the call for tomorrow?

Yeah, 6:30 call.

Possible 7:05.

So I think be down
there by 6:00.

You can actually
feel the tension at the beach.

Everything
comes down into this event.

Have you thought about
anything besides surfing?

Do you want me to think about?

-What else?
-There's nothing else to think about.

I think it's all
about performing.

Yeah. I just want to surf. Don't
want to think about anything else.

I would
love to be on the sand

and being the first person
to tell you that you just...

you just made it.

Just screaming.

See what happens.

See what
the wave brings.

Even though
it's been a hard year,

I feel like I'm doing
the the right things.

I have great people
supporting me.

Here we go.

Moment of truth.

I think I really
need to focus on my career.

I'm young, and it
doesn't last too long,

so my goal is to give
everything I have right now

and no regrets in the future.

Thank you.

Wow.

Oh, my God.

-That looks so good.
-So good.

You guys both got some
good results this year.

I mean, better than me, but...

No comments.

Sol's just, I'm gonna sit back
and not talk about results.

It's
like a trigger.

Exactly.

This is actually the coolest
place for the last comp

because everyone's
staying close by.

You see everyone at breakfast.

-I know.
-Everyone at lunch, everyone at dinner.

They're all just a big family.

Yeah.

I feel like at the
beginning of the year,

everyone's kind of like
in their own groups.

But then, like, towards, like...

We're in Brazil. Like,
everyone's super friendly.

You got to relax and enjoy and
laugh about the fact that it's over.

-I know.
-Laugh and cry at the same time.

Welcome
back to Saquarema.

Moving on into
head-to-head match ups

for the women in
the round of 16.

Back-to-back-to-back.

Full day of
competition. Epic day.

So we're amped already here.

I'm feeling good going
into the round 16 against Vahiné.

Vahiné is a really good surfer,

so I know that I'll have
to catch the best waves

to come out with the win.

But the main goal is to focus
on myself, get my waves,

and do like a smart
strategy against her.

-I'm feeling anxious, damn it.
-You are? That's good, man.

No warrior goes into the
arena without some nerves,

it means you're alive.

Channel that into power

and presence in the water.

That's a good entry over there.

It's perfect, a strong
selection. I'm going for it.

Kika, you're a
warrior. You got this!

I'm hoping
for a lot of waves,

a lot of opportunities
to make it through,

and to come out happy
out of the water.

Heat
three of the round of 16

featuring Vahiné Fierro up
against Francisca Veselko.

So if Kika took us out, then she
would, I feel like, she would take...

She would knock Vahiné
out of qualification.

Vahiné.

Nice
rhythm, nice flow.

Hooks
it off the top.

Loads up off the bottom.
Hooks it off the top again.

Loads up off the bottom.

Hangs it for a third one.

Smile on her face. She's
chuckling right now.

Here comes Francisca.

Solid top turn there.

Fades into the white water.

Another hook, with a
little extra on the end.

Snap. Oh no. And catches.

Francisca Veselko

is trailing in her match
up against Vahiné Fierro.

She needs a huge number.

Everything's going
Vahiné Fierro's way.

Francisca needs something big.

Come on. We can do this.

Let's go!

Kika.

Great carve to begin.

Up in the lip there.

Hit it. Yes.

Sturdy finish.

She's a
fearless competitor, man.

She's always fighting
till the end.

-The "never give up" spirit.
-Yeah, I love that spirit.

The requirement, you can
see it on the lead screen.

Still excellent at
8.56 for Kika Veselko.

-Vahiné uses her priority here.
-Laying the tactics.

Slashes off the top.

Bounces through the second one. That's
not gonna change her score line.

We have the time
running against us.

But she knows she can do it.

A little
bit of light now for Kika.

-Francisca Veselko.
-One minute of light.

Francisca
hoping for something.

Make the one that
turns the thing around.

That's the end
of the road now for Francisca.

That wave was worth a ton of points.
I got totally tricked by the backwash.

You surfed like crazy.

Got it?

5.17 with two carves,
are you kidding?

Come on man, we have nothing to
lose. You're surfing like crazy.

Did you hear me?

That's some crazy surfing,
that's what I'm telling you.

I was stupid, you know?

I lost my paddle and
couldn't get back.

Yeah.

Damn.

Oh, but the carves, on point.

It's not about a lack of brains, and
that's what you need to hold on to.

What is done is done.
Honestly, we cannot...

I'm very frustrated.

Why did I not catch
the eight-point wave?

We're frustrated, but
with our heads held high.

I'm taking
in, like, the good things

and not just thinking
about the mistakes.

I know more what I really want.

Like I've always known the goal
was to be on tour, but now I'm...

I feel like I'm starting to believe it
even more and visualize it even more.

I feel good. I'm
motivated for next year.

And so there's a lot of good
things on the horizon for sure.

The round of 16 is the first
heat where you go woman-to-woman.

And it's a really
important round.

If I make it through this, it will
help me get to a better ranking.

I know it's not easy to find
the best wave out there,

and I know it's not an easy
competitor to be against with, too.

Ellie is such a good surfer.

She can do eight-point
rides out of nowhere.

And I just got to focus
and try to do my best.

I feel ready. I feel
prepared. And let's go.

It's heat number four
of the round of 16 for the women.

Ellie Harrison from Barwon
Heads, Australia in the red.

Sophia Medina from
Maresias, São Paulo, Brazil

is in the blue.

Mathematically still has a
chance to qualify, Medina does.

She does need to win the event and
have a couple of other situations

happen in her favor.

And here she goes,
starting pretty quick, this heat.

Nice first snap right there.

She's really confident.

Here's Harrison,
big turn right there.

And just the one and done.

Look, here's
Sophia Medina riding again.

The
one cut back so far.

Flat section right here, she's
trying to generate speed.

That's a good finish for her.

Her best ride in this heat.

Whoo!

Harrison
needing a 4.94 for the lead.

And she's up and riding.
This could be a good wave.

Wraps it back all the way.

Looking to gain some
speed once again.

Lays it on rail.

And Ellie looking for a strong
finish. Almost had it right there.

And unfortunately incomplete.

Sophia with a huge chance right here to
increase her first place positioning.

And just the one carve. That
shouldn't change anything.

Father Charlie a bit
nervous at the moment.

He's having a tough time over
there in the athletes area.

Pressure getting to him.

Doesn't seem like it's affected
Sophia so far in this heat, though.

At the moment,
still in the lead.

She's in a position right
now that she cannot afford

to lose a single heat
for her to have a chance

of qualifying for
the CT for next year.

A lot of stress,
a lot of emotions.

Harrison looking for a 4.67

to move up into the lead.

A nice first turn and
really, really aggressive second one.

But she wasn't able
to ride out of that.

Sophia...

with a lot more flow on this one than
we've seen on her previous rides.

Yeah, nice rhythm.

Good combo.

Her
best wave by a mile.

She's pumped on that.

Let's see if Harrison can
mount a comeback right here.

This could potentially
be the wave.

So let's see what she could do.

Setup carve as she
pulled it short.

Much better right there. Actually
gets the completion on this one.

So, big moment, Medina.

I like the
way she slides the tail.

Tactics
in play right now.

Positioning a big
thing out there.

This could be an
important wave for Ellie.

Just a bit out of position.

He's got to let it go.

And now Sophia with a
huge chance right here.

She's a smart competitor.

Medina
surfing this wave well.

Big bank right there on
the forehand for Sophia.

She'll get the completion with
the white water finish too.

Whoo!

Nice one.

4.17 what
she's looking to improve on.

She loves it.

This heat, Sophia's really
not only looks strong,

she has competed the
smartest of ways.

Thirty seconds left.

Ellie with her back
against the wall.

Harrison
has had a good year,

coming into the event top 15.

But she's gonna
go down red here.

Charlie and
the crew, they're stoked.

Everybody on the beach not only
supporting the local surfer,

they want to see her
eventually qualify

for the World Champ Tour.

Brazil is hopeful.

Sophia, congratulations.
That was amazing to watch.

And now the crowd is proud of
you. Your father is proud of you.

Uh, how does it feel to hear

all this screaming and
yelling and cheering for you,

and how much that brings you
the positive energy to go today?

It's just awesome
to have this crowd here.

And I don't know, these
people are amazing,

and it's just nice to share these
special moments with them as well.

I don't only surf for myself. I
surf for my family, for my country.

It's my biggest dream to be
on the Championship Tour,

and I'll do whatever it
takes for me to get there.

You're gonna stay here, right?

Yeah, I'll leave on the 21st.

Might as well just
stay here, practice.

What do you feel about
your surfing this year?

Not the results. The surfing.

There's still a lot of
stuff that I need to work on

if I want to get on tour
and maintain myself there.

I feel like I need to
really start pushing

in moments that I'm
gonna be scared,

and start feeling comfortable
with the uncomfortable.

If you told me now,

"Oh, you made it on tour.

Now you got to go surf Pipe
or you got to go surf Chopes."

I'm not even honestly
ready for that.

You... you got good scores.

So we know that you
have what it takes.

I think we need to work on
that consistency and being able

to perform in every
different condition.

Big, small, windy,

glassy, lefts, rights.

Finally, I'm looking
into an off season

with eyes on building a
solid, like, future, you know?

Like, I want to get barreled.
I want to try new turns.

Try some errors.

And, yeah, I'm just really looking
forward and getting out of my comfort zone

and try to charge.

There's a lot of things
that you've been doing

that makes you a great person...

not only a great surfer.

Thank you.

And I'm proud of you.

I want to freaking
surf and just smash it.

Portugal was very painful.

That was a... That
was a tough heat.

First of all, that paddle out,

I didn't think I was gonna
make it out for the heat.

I know!

I got in the water first and
was the last one to get out.

I only saw Vahiné, and
Sol was just like...

Yeah. I don't know. Me and
Sol are just somewhere not...

-Maybe that's why we lost.
-I know.

I feel like Vahiné always gets
a really good start, yeah.

I've been against her
so many times already.

Me too.

She never loses.

-I don't... Yeah.
-I haven't seen...

But you're still
in this contest.

-So...
-Yeah.

We've had, like, such an
amazing year this year.

You should be, like, super,
super proud and stuff.

Yeah. Thank you.

Um, yeah, I'm so excited
to watch you guys.

-Thank you, Ēwe. That's really sweet.
-Yeah.

Last event, so...

-Yeah.
-No pressure.

No pr... No pressure at all.

No pressure at all.

Finals day,
a lot on the line here.

So Fierro moves into the semis,

which is just one heat away.

She'll move up into fifth.

And Sophia Medina, this
is also a must-win heat.

She is looking to win
her first CS event

and could potentially qualify
for the World Championship Tour.

She has got her game face on
for quarterfinal number two.

I just gave everything
I have against Vahiné.

She beat me a couple of times,

but I'm really,
like, a believer,

and I do believe the
games can change.

And I'm ready.

I'm really focused, and I
really want to win this heat.

Here she comes.

First
wave of the heat.

And once again, the
significance of this one

for both these women.

Everything on the line.

Couple of big swooping carves
for Medina so far in this heat.

Looking to gain some momentum
into the shore break.

Riding the OKAY model from Sharp Eye
Surfboards out there this morning.

Looking more than okay to
start things off in this heat.

Four points, the
opener of Medina.

Still early stage into this one.

First wave ridden for
Vahiné right here.

Great opening snap,
just the one for her.

Opening ride of Vahiné, a 3.5.

Medina up and riding.

Four-point ride on her opener.

Much better right here.

A small touch right there at the
end. She'll be extending her lead.

Just got a 5.5.

So the best wave
of the heat at the moment.

Vahiné on this wave.

And she's up to her feet.

Only her second ride
in almost 15 minutes.

One carve, much better
with the second wrap.

Great flow on this wave.
Dropped an 8.33 yesterday.

Looking to replicate
that on this one.

Much better momentum on
this wave for Vahiné Fierro.

And finds her rhythm
towards the end.

How's that little
grin at the end too?

She loves it. Coaching
staff loves it.

Big answer right here.

Qualification on the
line for Sophia Medina.

Needs to get some work done.

And a little hung up right
there at the end for Sophia.

Vahiné somehow was able to make
it back out in time for this set.

4.4, the last one of Sophia.

4.67, the last of Vahiné Fierro.

She's up to first place.

Now Medina on this wave
needs a 7.2 or better.

Here's Sophia with the answer.

Good rhythm on that wave there.

Three minutes to go.

It's a must-win
for both surfers.

Fierro with the lead,
though, and with priority.

Twenty seconds to go, and
it's now-or-never, career...

Career season really on
the line for Sophia Medina.

Been the most improved surfer in this
year right here on the Challenger Series.

As Vahiné right here,
playing some defense.

Looking to improve a 5.73.

Still just going to work
on the inside right there.

She's gonna close out this heat.

Major props to Sophia

for a great season.

You can see the
emotion right there.

You have the highest of the
highs and the lowest of the lows.

And this one, this one hurts.

That is a tough image
to watch right there.

Sophia,

after bowing out in
the quarterfinals,

couple of heats away from making
it onto the Championship Tour.

It's the
fourth time she beat me.

It's such a bummer because
I knew I had a chance,

and I believed I
could get there.

Finishing fifth
puts me in the place

for qualifying on the
Challenger Series next year.

But it's a bit frustrating

because I worked so hard,

and I truly gave
everything I have.

And, like, my life
is this, you know,

and so there's no other other way
than discipline and really putting...

putting everything you have.

So I'll just keep doing that and
hope for the best for next year.

It's okay sweetheart...

It was an excellent year,
an excellent championship.

-We knew you had a chance, right?
-Uhm.

-But it's fine, we knew it was hard.
-Yeah.

You guys are awesome
people to hang out with,

and I love being around you all.

You've inspired me, Sophia.

I think everyone's
been inspired by Sophia.

You're always surfing
so smart and so strong.

Thank you, guys.
That's really...

Today I'm a little emotional,
but, yeah, thank you.

That really helps.

I think every result you've been
getting, no one gave it to you.

You owned it.

Aw! Sweet, you guys.

I think you manage well.

I always seen you surfing, like,

with a lot of, like, you know...

Determination.

Attitude.

If it's her wave, like,
everyone move aside

because Kika's, like, going.

Just completely determined,
and I admire that.

Like, I wish I
was as determined.

Thank you.

Sure.

Result-wise, it was a bad
year, but I'm happy also.

I was able, like,
to look into stuff

with different perspective

and try to also be
positive about it.

So I got to know
myself a bit better.

I mean, results-wise,
definitely not the best.

-I'm excited for next year, and...
-Same.

Like, I feel like this year I was just
kind of letting things happen to me.

But next year, I want
to take more control.

Yes, Ēwe.

-Be more intentional with what I'm doing?
-Yes!

Go, Ēwe.

-Girl power.
-Yes.

As a person, as how I...

-I don't know how to say it.
-How you manage?

How I managed

and faced the challenges,
I think, it's a good year.

I see, like, more positive,

and also, like, you've been knowing
how to deal with everything.

I've learned the hard
way, but it's good.

I got a long way to go.

But I'm learning
from everyone here.

Like, all those different characteristics
that we're saying about each other.

I'm like, yeah, I'd love to
have a bit of that, bit of that.

-Yeah.
-So it's pretty cool.

-We can bounce off each other.
-Yeah, it's true.

Where we are right now

is where you dream to be
a couple of years ago.

And after a bad year
comes a good year.

-So we're all in for next year.
-Next year, it's on!

The ocean will connect us again.

Yes. We will be
back together again.

I fell in love with this
sport, with the ocean,

with the environment, with
the friends, everything.

Everything that involves surfing is
just magical, and it's very special.

That's why I love it.

Experience is
a big thing in surfing.

I'm probably forgetting a lot of the
time. It's my second year on tour.

I would like to be on the CT.

I would love to represent
South Africa at the Olympics.

That's the end goal, but I know
that it definitely is a process.

This year has been

probably one of the
biggest years of my career.

I've improved my surfing,
and I've improved myself.

Right now, I have to figure out

how I'm gonna get to the
Challengers next year.

I really want to just live in the
moment, enjoy as much as I can,

and give my best.

And I know things will
turn out really positive.

I want to be
a professional surfer.

My goal is to make it on tour.
That's where my head's at.

I'm gonna just
keep giving my all,

and I'm trying to learn
how to chill out a bit

and live more in the present,

and hopefully next
year it will be great.

It feels good to
be top 50 of the world.

The big risk I took to not
compete in the QS this year

brought me big results.

And I really want to be
on the Championship Tour.

I don't care what it takes. I'll
do whatever it takes to get there.

And I know it seems
impossible to many people,

but when you really focus on one
thing and you really go after it

and you believe it,

it's possible.

I
learned independence,

how to take care of
myself, how to travel.

I had a few of those
not great heats

that did make me question
what I wanted to do,

but I've realized I
want to keep competing.

I care so much about surfing.

It's my life. It's pretty
much all I've ever known.

I'm inspired by the
athletes, the destination,

and the dream to
become world champion.

And I can't wait to see
where this journey takes me.