Posted at 2:46 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2006
Andy Irons wins in Mexico
Advertiser Staff
Andy Irons of Kaua'i won the Rip Curl Pro Search men's surfing contest on Friday.The final day of the event was completed in 3- to 6-foot waves at La Jolla, Mexico.
Irons won four heats today, capped by a convincing victory over California's Taylor Knox in the one-on-one final. Irons' best two waves received a total of 16.86 points to Knox's 11.33.
Irons also eliminated his younger brother, Bruce, in the quarterfinals.
Andy Irons, a three-time former world champion, received $30,000 for the victory. It was the first victory of the year for Irons, who is now ranked No. 2 on the 2006 World Championship Tour. Defending champ Kelly Slater of Florida is No. 1.
