FILE PHOTO: Surfer Kelly Slater of the U.S rides a wave during the third round of competition in the Billabong Pro surfing tournament on the legendary reef break in Teahupoo, Tahiti, May 14, 2008. REUTERS/Joseba Etxaburu/File Photo
(Reuters) - Kelly Slater, the world's best surfer, nearly called time on one of the most storied careers in sporting history after his eighth and best win at the famed Pipeline Pro in Hawaii last week, saying that at times he hated what he had dedicated his life to.
Instead, as he turns 50 on Friday, Slater confirmed he is preparing to again battle for a record 12th World Championship title, 32 years after turning pro.
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