Fanning went down to Gabriel Medina in the semi-finals of the prestigious competition, clearing the way for de Souza to claim the Championship with a semi-final win himself.
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It has been a traumatic year for Fanning – he spectacularly escaped unscathed from a shark during competition in South Africa in July in an attack that made headlines around the world.
‘The day of my life has arrived, ‘ de Souza said after his semi-final win.
Australian media also paid tribute to Fanning despite his loss, saying he “stands stall among World Surf League rivals” and calling him a “champion for the ages”.
He has been attributed with setting off the “Brazilian Wave” after his 2014 world title, motivating other young Brazilians to take part in the sport.
The Brazilian was trailing the three-time world champion from Tweed Heads, who was on the cusp of his fourth world title against all the odds, and needed something special.
“To be with him in a world title race, it was a pleasure”. He is the most stronger man I have ever met. He has so much personal things going on. “I thought, I definitely have a hard world title race against this guy”.
Claiming Runner-up status at the Billabong Pipe Masters for the second, consecutive year and the first Brazilian to earn a Vans Triple Crown of Surfing title, Gabriel Medina (BRA) achieved a phenomenal comeback after a tough start to 2015. “I’m nearly in tears every time I ‘ve paddled out and I’m just kind of going with the emotions”.
“But a friend told me once we can deal with anything, and you’ve just got to do it the best you can and stay true to yourself and things will happen”. Fanning’s fellow Australian Bede Durbidge fractured his pelvis when he crashed into a reef.
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De Souza joins Carissa Moore (HAW) as 2015 WSL Champion; Moore won her title at Maui earlier this month.
