nope...
Yes really, This is for real, confirmed by Kelly Slater and the ASP, "ASP Admits Calculation Error Prematurely Crowned 2011 ASP World Champion".
In a surreal case of a math BLUNDER by the ASP, Kelly Slater’s win over Dan Ross in round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro Search did NOT give him enough points to win his 11th world title. Yep, that’s right, folks. It’s a blunder of EPIC proportions.
Slater tweeted out this morning: “I’m not joking. I have not won the world title yet. I still have to win another heat! Give those shirts and hats back!
Here’s what the situation is now, as we understand it: Slater is up against Gabriel Medina and Miguel Pupo in Round 4. If he wins that heat, he’ll clinch number 11. If he loses in Round 4, he’ll still surf in Round 5 and would need to win there, where he’s looking like he could go up against either Matt Wilkinson, Taylor Knox, or Kieren Perrow.
And of course, Owen needs a big finish as well, which it looks like he’s heading for.
In a surreal case of a math BLUNDER by the ASP, Kelly Slater’s win over Dan Ross in round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro Search did NOT give him enough points to win his 11th world title. Yep, that’s right, folks. It’s a blunder of EPIC proportions.
Slater tweeted out this morning: “I’m not joking. I have not won the world title yet. I still have to win another heat! Give those shirts and hats back!
Here’s what the situation is now, as we understand it: Slater is up against Gabriel Medina and Miguel Pupo in Round 4. If he wins that heat, he’ll clinch number 11. If he loses in Round 4, he’ll still surf in Round 5 and would need to win there, where he’s looking like he could go up against either Matt Wilkinson, Taylor Knox, or Kieren Perrow.
And of course, Owen needs a big finish as well, which it looks like he’s heading for.
CRAZY!!!! I don't think that has ever happened before. When they gave him the title it seemed pretty anti-climatic anyways, well it looks like they will get another run at celebrating the World Title Race soon.
The pressure is on Kelly!!! Don't blow this and make us have to take that trophy away!!!!
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