| Joel Parkinson wins the Burton Toyota Pro 2013 |
| Monday, 25 February 2013 10:48 |
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Joel Parkinson has conquered the Burton Toyota Pro 2013, in Newcastle, Australia.
With a 8.90-point ride in the opening minutes of the final, Parkinson collected a total wave score of 15.43 points againt the 12.13 points gathered by Alejo Muniz. "It's great to win this first event as the World Champion. I had an incredible end to last year's season and I came into this event with a lot of confidence", says Parkinson. "It was sort of a warm-up event here but the field is fantastic and we surf these events to win. It is a real honour to win this event and for sure I feel ready for next week", added Parkinson. Stormy two meter (6-feet) surf suited Stoyle perfectly and she waited until half way through the final before taking a good first wave. Stoyle's patience paid off as the ideal wave choice resulted in a decisive 8.67 excellent ride which set up the final win on a score-line of 14.67 to sally Fitzgibbons on 13.67. "I can't believe I won. I could not hear the scores out there and it wasn't until I came in that Sally (Fitzgibbons) told me I won. It was so cool that she chaired me up the beach. She's a close friend and I really look up to her", says Stoyle. Burton Toyota Pro: Hunter Ports Women's Classic: |










