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Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina wins Margaret River Pro men's final, as Carissa Moore claims hat-trick

Gabriel Medina interviewed earlier in the week at the Margaret River Pro. (World Surf League: Cait Miers)

Three-time world champion Gabriel Medina has won the Margaret River Pro surfing tournament in a razor-sharp performance that showed the Brazilian back in his best form after a difficult period competitively and personally.

Australia's Tyler Wright was unable to overcome her long-time rival Carissa Moore, from Hawaii, in the women's final as she attempted back-to-back wins following her victory at Bells Beach, Victoria, two weeks ago.

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