Lucas Madrid won the Uruguayan's second and now shares the lead with Olarte

They are tied with one win and one second place each. In the women's category, Delfina Morosini won again.


March 18th, 2019
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On the cover, Lucas Madrid attacking the Aguada. All photos: USU/Juan Manuel Real - Sponsored by Chivipizza

Punta del Este native Lucas Madrid won the second stage of the Uruguayan professional surfing circuit, which concluded after a day of perfect and consistent waves at the La Aguada beach break.

The final was very close, decided by 0,07, 13,97 for Madrid and 13,9 for Olarte.

Madrid was effective in his frontside turns, making good carvings in powerful waves that he waited patiently for.

Patán Olarte is a man of aerials but he is also a man of curves. The photo makes this clear and so does his performance in the event. All photos: USU/Juan Manuel Real

Olarte remained more active, taking several waves, one of which was the best of the grand final, a 7,77 that he achieved after doing a good frontside aerial that he combined with good cuts and that he fell when closing it. That maneuver cost the goofy footer dearly.

The result left a perfect tie at the top of the ranking, both have 1860 points, both won one stage and placed second in the other, thus setting the tone for the final.

Matías Nóbrega and Santiago Madrid were tied for third place.

In the women's category, Delfina Morosini won by a wide margin, leaving Nicole Leiva in second place and Sofia Alfonso in third. Morosini is number one in the rankings and is going for another title for her collection.

Yesterday in Bikini the second of the youth tour took place, which left Maximus Petrina and Máximo Vargas in first place in Under 16 and Under 18 respectively.

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The waves were breaking really well at La Aguada all day today, allowing for some great surf breaks like the one in the photo.
Luisma Iturria was one of the surprises after being eliminated in round 2.
Another surprise was Fran Morosini, current national champion who also said goodbye in round 2.
Nahuel Cardona was one of the surprises of the event, placing among the top eight of the tournament and dethroning the favorites.
The ever-effective backside Fran Morosini has yet to see the final.
Fran Morosini carving at home.
Another surprise was given by Martín Ottado, third in the ranking who lost in round 1.
Santi Capozzoli surfed well in La Aguada.
Agustín Zanotta stayed in round 2 and remains close to the top 10.
Matías Nobrega recovered from a back injury and came back in style, placing third in the stage.
Aki Vargas is a junior talent who is causing havoc in open. He placed in the top 8 of the stage.
Santi Medeiro in the shadow of La Aguada.
Bautista MacMullen attacking from the backside.
Juampa Fernandez cutting from the front.
Julián Pérez secured himself a top-five finish with a fourth in the first and a top-eight in the second.

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