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The surfer from Rio Grande do Norte has secured the 5th spot in the men’s division for the 2024 world title race and will represent Brazil alongside Tatiana Weston-Webb.
The World Surf League (WSL) has already determined the 5 qualifiers for the 2024 Finals, and Italo Ferreira will be the Brazilian representative in the men’s surfing finals. The Brazilian finished the regular WSL season with 37,365 points and is now aiming for a second world championship. In the women’s division, Brazilian Tatiana Weston-Webb also secured a spot in the Finals. The Lexus WSL Finals will take place from September 6 to 14 at Lower Trestles, San Clemente, California (USA).
TOP 5 MEN’S CATEGORY:
1º : John John Florence (HAV) – 49.530 points
2º : Griffin Colapinto (EUA) – 46.600 points
3º : Jack Robinson (AUS) – 40.130 points
4º : Ethan Ewing (AUS) – 38.080 points
5º : Italo Ferreira (BRA) – 37.365 points
After the pain of elimination in the round of 16 at the final stage of the WSL, the Tokyo Olympic champion found relief by securing a spot among the top 5 in the world for 2024.
Ítalo left Fiji fearing he might miss the grand final, as his fate was no longer solely in his hands. But, as with all his stories of overcoming challenges, this one was no different in its emotional intensity.
After hours of crossing the ocean without internet, Ítalo finally connected and received the news of his qualification. At the airport, overwhelmed with emotion, tears welled up in his eyes. Kneeling in the arrivals hall, he gave thanks. “What a heart,” as a great friend would say, because if there isn’t emotion, it isn’t Ítalo Ferreira.
However, the journey wasn’t over; it was just another hurdle conquered. Like any major mission, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and move on to the next challenge. We will keep fighting until the end, warrior of faith.
Go, Ítalo!
