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Two 16-Year-Olds Crowned Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Champs

Surfer·Jon Perino·27 days ago
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It was an absolute fireworks show for Indonesia’s longest running surf event, The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang. In some of the best conditions we’ve seen in a very long time for any contest, it was two 16-year-old surfers that made history at the prestigious contest. Australia’s Lucy Darragh and Lakey Peak local Rajo ‘Barrel’ Saputra put on near-flawless performances to claim their esteemed titles in pumping conditions. Rajo Saputra. Photo: Nate Lawrence/Rip Curl Australian Lucy Darragh. Photo: Nate Lawrence/Rip Curl After a potential start earlier this month was put on hold in hopes for better waves, Bali’s Bukit Peninsula came roaring to life on August 20. Twenty-four elite international invitees and local talents battled their way through the leaderboard format to earn a spot in the Finals. The men’s Final was stacked, with Makana Pang, Rajo Saputra, defending Event Champion Westen Hirst, and Tosh Tudor in the water.…

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