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John Salvado

Slater beaten, Aussies advance at Bells Beach

American veteran Kelly Slater leaves the beach after being eliminated at the Rip Curl Pro. (HANDOUT/WORLD SURF LEAGUE)

Kelly Slater has probably made his competitive swansong at storied Bells Beach after rising Hawaiian star Barron Mamiya sent the legendary American packing at the Rip Curl Pro.

The 11-time world champion is already looking forward to the next World Surf League event at Margaret River in mid-April, but only victory there would change his mind about retiring.

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