Colapinto Brothers Eye Historic Final Showdown at Margaret River Pro 2025
May 26, 2025
Griffin secured his place in the semifinals with a combined score of 16.33, narrowly defeating Italian surfer Leonardo Fioravanti, who scored 15.73.
Meanwhile, Griffin's cousin, Corey Colapinto, also advanced to the semifinals by eliminating Australian surfer Jacob Willcox, setting the stage for a potential final showdown between the cousins.
In the semifinals, Griffin will compete against Hawaiian surfer Barron Mamiya, while Crosby will face the winner of the Surf City El Salvador Pro.
If both brothers win their semifinal heats, it could lead to a historic final where they face each other, marking a significant moment for the Colapinto family.
Crosby Colapinto also excelled in the quarterfinals, scoring 15.66 to defeat Jacob Willcox, who managed 11.10.
The competition is particularly intense as both brothers are determined to secure victory at the Margaret River Pro.
The Margaret River Pro 2025 is heating up as it approaches the semifinals and finals in Western Australia, with American surfers Griffin and Crosby Colapinto delivering impressive performances.
In a standout quarterfinal heat, Griffin Colapinto achieved a perfect score of 10.00, describing the moment as one of the most incredible of his life.
His perfect score was awarded after he executed a spectacular aerial maneuver, landing flawlessly following a spring-loaded spin.
In the women's competition, Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons faced disappointment after losing to world No.1 Gabriela Bryan, jeopardizing her chances for the 2026 season.
Fitzgibbons needed to win her heat against Bryan to avoid the mid-season cut and secure a spot on the 2026 Championship Tour, but her loss has sent her back to the Challenger Series.
Emotional after her loss, Fitzgibbons expressed her disappointment at missing out on significant opportunities for the upcoming season.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • May 26, 2025
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Sports Illustrated • May 26, 2025
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