The Duke Podcast, Episode 2: Sofia Mulanovich

A pleasant chat with the only world champion from Latin America, a living legend of surfing


March 20th, 2018
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The first Latin world champion of a CT, ASP or WSL world circuit was Sofía Mulanovich in 2004, long before Gabriel Medina and Adriano de Souza. There are few promising players who manage to confirm their status with something like a world title.

The Peruvian not only won the title, but also finished second twice, third twice and remained in the top 5 for seven years. The last runner-up finish was against none other than Steph Gilmore...

He talks about this and more in a new edition of the podcast. Below are some photos and videos of what he says in the interview.

Sofia as a child, when she was already attracting everyone's attention as a great surfing promise. Photo: Personal archive
A younger Sofia, just before she got into CT and mastered it. Photo: Personal archive
According to her, her relationship with Slater was once more fluid. Now the brothers ask her to write to him so they can go to the pool. Photo: WSL
The moment of victory at Haleiwa 2004, carried by his friend Gabriel Villaran (on his right). Photo: WSL

Sofia's impact was so great that this mini documentary was made for Croatian TV. 

Sofia at home last week, with the world champion trophy next to her. Photo: Zanocchi
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