The 2014 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach

SI Staff | Apr 16, 2014

The 2014 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach /

The 2014 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach

Two-time ASP Women's World Champion Carissa Moore prepares for her first round heat at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Zoe Clarke placed third after her first round heat, posting a mark of 5.57.

Stephanie Gilmore of Australia advanced into Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach with a score of 13.33.

Sally Fitzgibbons surfs to victory in the second heat of Round 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach with a mark of 12.94.

Courtney Conlogue surfs to victory during the first round of the tournament with a mark of 15.00.

Lakey Peterson prepares for her first round heat at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Stephanie Gilmore puts on a show during Round 1, posting a 13.33 to win the fifth heat over Johanne Defay and Laura Enever.

Niki Van Dijk surfs to victory during the first day of the Rip Curl Women's Pro at Bells Beach.

Courtney Conlogue of Australia high fives her fans on April 16, 2014 in Bells Beach, Australia.

Dimity Stoyle advanced into Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach with an unbelievable mark of 15.76.

Nikki Van Dijk of Australia smiles after winning her Round 1 heat with a total of 14.84.

Bianca Buitendag of South Africa advances into Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach after winning the sixth heat with a 11.67.

Carissa Moore placed second in her Rip Curl Pro first round heat, narrowly missing the win by tenths of a point.

Stephanie Gilmore puts up a score of 13.33 to advance into Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Courtney Conlogue of the US smiles after winning her heat with a mark of 15.00.

Dimity Stoyle of Australia advances into Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach with her breakout performance.

After winning the first heat, Courtney Conlogue advanced into Round 3 of the surfing tournament in Bells Beach, Australia.

As the heat came to a close, Sally Fitzgibbons pulled out the win to advance into Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Coco Ho placed second in her Rip Curl Pro first round heat with a score of 11.00.

Carissa Moore placed second in her Rip Curl Pro first round heat after posting a total of 15.54.

Tyler Wright placed second in her Rip Curl Pro first round heat with a score of 10.94.

Dimity Stoyle of Australia chats with Rosy Hodge of South Africa in a post heat interview.

Alessa Quizon placed third in her Rip Curl Pro first round heat on April 16, 2014 in Bells Beach, Australia.

Malia Manuel of Hawaii walks with her surfboard after coming in second place in the first heat with a 14.03.

Carissa Moore of Hawaii surfs during Round 1.

Dimity Stoyle surfs to victory during Round 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach with an impressive performance.

Nikki Van Dijk advances into Round 3 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on April 16, 2014 in Bells Beach, Australia.

Dimity Stoyle walks off the beach surrounded by fans in Bells Beach, Australia after winning her heat with a 15.76 mark, the highest total of the day.

Lakey Peterson talks with her coach Mike Parsons at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Alana Blanchard placed third in her first round heat on April 16, 2014 in Bells Beach, Australia.

Stephanie Gilmore enjoys the moment at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

Coco Ho of Hawaii placed second in her first round heat on in Bells Beach, Australia.

Johanne Defay placed second in her first round heat after posting a mark of 11.33.

Laura Enever placed third in her Rip Curl Pro first round heat with a score of 6.43.

Stephanie Gilmore smiles during her post heat interview in Bells Beach, Australia.

Published Apr 16, 2014

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