Watch: Three-Time World Champion Fine-Tunes Surfing Maneuvers Ahead of Rio Pro Elimination Round

What makes a surfer’s legacy profound? Without a doubt, their unique surfing skills. One such wave chaser, Gabriel Medina, is well-known for the sport’s remarkable card tricks. The Brazilian professional surfer is talented at maneuvering within the wave’s barrel, performing spectacular airs, carving effortlessly, and even grasping the rail of his surfboard while in the air.

Medina’s skill on the board when riding a wave perfectly pairs with the thrilling sensation of surfing. His numerous World Cup victories are a testament to his flourishing sporting career. Before the Rio Pro hosted in Brazil, the surfer could be seen doing his favorite sport in a recent update.

Surfing star prepares to shine ahead of major surfing event

Before the Rio Pro Elimination Round, the world champion surfer is perfecting his surfing techniques.  In a video shared by Medina on his Instagram, the surfer glides over the clear blue sea honing his surfing techniques before his next competition round. The surfer looks rather chill practicing with his pals in the fun video while reenacting areas for development. He captioned the video, “Layd along with a sleep emoji yzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz z be like @lucasbalbino_.”

Medina participated in the VIVO Rio Pro Opening Round – Heat 5 on June 23, 2023, in Itana. He faced off against Yago Dora and Ian Gentil in the 35-minute match. Since winning the round Medina has set his eyes on the next round with his characteristic surfing moves as he gets ready for the tournament.

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The surfer has been working to clinch more significant victories ever since he missed out on competing for the Paris Olympics quota. The three-time WSL World Champion now has more challenging objectives to meet to maintain his name in the top 10 spots in over five competitions. WSL statistics show that the surfer is unbeaten at the Margaret River Pro. Medina has accomplished several career bests to earn his position in the top five in the Men’s CT 2023.

Surfing archives that put Gabriel Medina in the top 5 in the world

After taking a break from the Tour last year for a half year, the surfer entered the 2023 surfing events like a hero. Despite never having won before, he participated in the Margaret River competition. When it mattered most—in the final match against Gryphon Colapinto—Medina shined, maintaining his calm despite John Florence outperforming him in the early rounds. The surfer’s supporters anticipate nothing less from him as a pro after he won the CT in Lemoore.

Currently, Medina is ranked second on the 2023 WSL Men’s Championship Tour owing to his outstanding performance in tournaments. With his outstanding surfing exploits and consistent success in competitions, Medina is a formidable opponent in any heat. Surfing fans who admire his surf style anticipate his top position in surfer competition for many years to come.

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