CONTEST NEWS: JORDY RESPLENDENT IN YELLOW

Jordy’s been our contest spearhead for nearly two decades. And Tuesday 27 May, at the rugged, wind-battered cliffs of Margaret River, the 37-year-old stalwart wrote another glorious chapter in his storied career, winning his second event of the season and reclaiming the yellow jersey as World No. 1.

It wasn’t a high-octane finale in the traditional sense. Finals Day served up slow conditions and long lulls. But true champions create their moments and Smith did just that. In a Final marked by patience and poise...