28.06, 17:01 One of the world’s best kite surfer’s attempt to cross the Gulf of Finland is on hold. Russia’s Pyotr Tyushkevich was due to surf all the way from Tallinn to Helsinki, but was forced to postpone his bid due to a lack of wind.
16.12.2009, 13:55 Russia has produced its first-ever world champion in extreme sports, with Pyotr Tyushkevich becoming a dominant figure in kite surfing.
Published: 03 November, 2011, 17:24
Kelly Slater surfing (AFP Photo / Kirstin Scholtz)TAGS: Water sports, World cup Hundreds of surfing fans packed the San Francisco's Ocean Beach on Wednesday to witness legendary Kelly Slater making history at surfing.
They crowd the 39-year-old American on their shoulders and chanted his name after he beat Australia's Daniel Ross in the third round to become the oldest-ever Association of Surfing Professionals World Champion.
Slater, who was seeking his fourth event victory of the season, was the youngest champion back in 1992 when he won at 20.
After receiving the trophy and the title, Slater paid tribute to three-time world champion Andy Irons, who died a year ago.
“Things happen for a reason and there is a connection there somehow,” he said.
“I wanted to win the year after Andy did and obviously that was really special for me and got me back on a roll."
During his brilliant career Slater has claimed 48 World Tour wins and now has 11 world titles, which makes him the biggest name in the sport.
03.11, 17:17 Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe admitted Thursday he is nervous ahead of his comeback to competitive swimming after almost six years. The five-time Olympic champ spoke to media in Singapore, where he is set to take part at a two-day Short Course event.
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