Blue-Collar Journeymen Make Huge Rankings Leap at Firing Pipeline 

Today was a great day for professional surfing. Whether you’re a fan of impactful, meaningful waves, heartwarming stories or gorgeous backdrops, there was something to rivet your attention span at Pipeline on Thursday, where the men’s field at the Lexus Pipe Challenger concluded in criminally good fashion. 

Not the event winner, but one of many waves that won the day. Liam O'Brien poses under cover.

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