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Sport: US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach

Hurley US Open of Surfing: Surfing legend Kelly Slater
Surfing legend Kelly Slater competes in his quarter-final before being defeated by Adriano de Souza of Brazil Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images
Hurley US Open of Surfing: Kelly Slater paddles against the current
Slater paddles against the current during his quarter-final heat against De Souza Photograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images
Hurley US Open of Surfing: Adriano de Souza of Brazil competes in the men's quarter final
De Souza competes in the men's quarter-final heat Photograph: Jeff Gross/Getty Images
Hurley US Open of Surfing: Adriano de Souza after defeating Kelly Slater in the Quarterfinal heat
A jubilant De Souza returns to dry land after defeating Slater Photograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images
Hurley US Open of Surfing: Rob Machadoof the US
Rob Machadoof the US turns off the top backside during his heat against Michel Bourez Photograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images
Hurley US Open of Surfing: C.J Hobgood hits the lip frontside en route to winning his morning heat
CJ Hobgood hits the lip frontside en route to winning his morning heat Photograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images
Hurley US Open of Surfing: Patrick Gudauskas of the US competes in his quarter-final
Patrick Gudauskas of the US competes in his quarter-final Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images
Hurley US Open of Surfing: A large cowd packs the beach
A large cowd packs the beach to watch Brett Simpson from the US beat Australian Mick Fanning during the final Photograph: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images
Hurley US Open of Surfing: Daniel Dhers of Venezuela
Daniel Dhers of Venezuela competes in the Nike 6.0 HB BMX Pro alongside the surf event Photograph: Jeff Gross/Getty Images
Hurley US Open of Surfing: Converse Coastal Carnage skateboard event
A competitor slides his tail on the top of the ramp during the Converse Coastal Carnage skateboard event Photograph: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images
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