Medina will not go to Teahupoo and will be replaced by Nathan Hedge
The legendary Australian, semi-retired, returns to the elite; Vahine Fierro will be a local wildcard and Yago goes for Kolohe, whose reasons for absence are unknown; review the series
August 5 2022
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Gabriel Medina did not recover from his injury in time and will not compete in the tenth and final stage of the regular WSL CT tour, the WSL announced yesterday. Legendary Australian surfer Nathan Hedge will compete in his place.
Hedge had enjoyed a fine season in the Australasian challengers and is also a specialist on heavy lefts such as Teahupoo.
On the other hand, the WSL announced that the local wildcard was given to the talented Tahitian Vahine Fierro.
Finally, Kolohe Andino will not be at the event for unknown reasons and Yago Dora will take his place.
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