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American Brothers to Compete in Surfing's Margaret River Pro

Two American brothers are on track for potentially reaching the finals at the World Surf League (WSL) Margaret River Pro competition.

Maria Aldrich

Griffin Colapinto vs Leo Fioravanti | Western Australia Margaret River Pro 2025 - Quarterfinals
Griffin Colapinto vs Leo Fioravanti | Western Australia Margaret River Pro 2025 - Quarterfinals / World Surf League

Margaret River Pro 2025 is approaching the semifinals and finals of the competition in Western Australia. After exceptional performances during the quarters, spectators might be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime event. Griffin Colapinto and his younger brother, Crosby Colapinto, have been in an interesting situation on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. Margaret River Pro, the seventh stop on the Tour, has the potential for the American-born brothers to face off in the finals. This will happen if they defeat their respective opponents in the semifinals.

Griffin earned a combined score of 16.33 in the quarter finals, after landing scores of 6.33 and a clean 10.00 in the competition. His fantastic performance secured the victory over Italian Leonardo Fioravanti, who earned a combined score of 15.73. Following Griffin's incredible 10.00 score, he told the WSL, "[It] was one of the most incredible moments of my life."

Younger brother Crosby entered the quarters just as strong with a stunning 8.83 right off the bat, followed by a 6.83, and a total of 15.66. With his sensational performance, he defeated Aussie Jacob Willcox, who landed a combined score of 11.10.

Now heading into the semifinals, Griffin is scheduled to face Barron Mamiya, while Crosby will face the winner of the Surf City El Salvador Pro. Time will tell who will reach the finals, but if the Colapinto brothers can continue posting such impressive numbers, they stand a strong chance of being pinned up against each other.

The competition will not be easy—each athlete has made it clear that they are aiming for victory. However, the Colapinto family certainly has a strong shot at seeing a relative crowned champion of Margaret River Pro, considering how far each brother has made it in the competition.

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MARIA ALDRICH

Maria Aldrich graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Wilderness Education. While earning her degrees, she learned the fundamentals of climbing, wilderness travel, and leadership in the backcountry. These skills built upon Maria's lifelong passion for the outdoors. Following graduation, she began working in the outdoor recreation field, serving individuals with disabilities to help them access outdoor pursuits including hiking, paddling, horseback riding, and snowshoeing. The following year, Maria moved to the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to continue working towards a life of adventure and writing. She has continued rock and ice climbing, hiking in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, and paddling through various rivers while documenting her experiences through writing. When Maria isn’t adventuring in the mountains, she can be found reading a book, fishing on a shoreline, or spending time with family.

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