Surfing-Flawless Pupo, charging Conlogue win Tahiti Pro


(Reuters) - Brazilian Miguel Pupo beat local Tahitian charger Kauli Vaast to win the Outerknown Tahiti Pro in epic surf at the infamous reef break of Teahupo'o on Friday, claiming his first victory in the final stop of the 2022 World Championship Tour.

With the women returning to Teahupo'o for the first time in 16 years, Californian veteran Courtney Conlogue charged to victory in the final over Costa Rica's Brisa Hennessy in solid, overhead barrels.

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