Dale Staples posted the best result by a South African in many years at the iconic surf break of Pipeline in Hawaii at the weekend when he finished ninth in the ASP 5-Star rated Volcom Pipe Pro.
22-year-old Staples recorded three outstanding heat victories against several of Pipeline's best exponents to reach the quarter-finals before being eliminated with earnings of 22-thousand 500 rand and 633 rankings points.
The event was won for the third successive time by ASP World No. 4 and Pipe local John John Florence.
Staying in the water:the final round of the Secbands EPA Swim Challenge Series took place at Marina Martinique yesterday.
10km Swim
1 Kevin Grey (2:45:57.1);
7.5km Swim
1 Richden Jute (1:59:40.1); 2 Kirsten MacMillan (1:59:49.8);
Paralympian Kevin Paul won the 5-km swim in 1 hour 3 minutes which means he will now represent South Africa in this event at the IPC World Champs in August where he will also swim his normal pool events.
