Kelly Slater Reacts as 22-Year-Old Surfer Deceives a Wipeout to Score Perfect 10

What makes Kelly Slater great isn’t just his exceptional skills in the waves, but his kind-hearted nature as well. He isn’t just an incredible surfer but also a sportsman who values and celebrates the achievements of his fellow surfers. The 11-time-World Champion recently captured the hearts of the fans with his applauding story for the rising star Callum Robson. 

Recently, Kelly Slater took to social media to congratulate Callum Robson on his impressive run in the 2023 RIP Curl Pro. His words of praise have resonated with surfers and fans around the world.

The kind words of Kelly Slater for the upcoming surfing star

Callum Robson is a rising star in the world of surfing, and his performance in RIP Curl has put him in the limelight. The 22-year-old pulled off an unbelievable performance. While riding a tough wave, the Australian star started a bit late but managed to accelerate at the correct time. In the end, Robson made it through a tough barrel, which gave him the deserving 10 points. 

In the end, Robson emerged victorious, and his incredible performance earned him the respect and admiration of his peers. Among those who were quick to congratulate Robson on his win was Kelly Slater.  Slater shared the video of the magical performance on his Instagram story. He also wrote a heartfelt message of congratulations. Slater wrote, “@callumrobson for the win this morning. Wow!”, on his story. 

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Slater’s message showed the spirit of camaraderie that exists among surfers. His willingness to celebrate the achievements of his fellow competitors is one of the reasons why he is so widely respected in the surfing community. Slater’s words of praise were a reminder that while surfing is a fiercely competitive sport, it is also a community where surfers support and encourage each other to be their best.

 As the surfing community continues to grow and evolve, it’s clear that Slater’s influence will continue to be felt for years to come. And as for Callum Robson, his victory at the 2022 Newcastle Pro is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting and successful career.

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