2024 IBC World Tour Itacoatiara Pro

Armide Soliveres, PLC, Amaury Lavernhe, Ethan Capdeville. Photo by TonyDAndrea

In an exhilarating final day at the Itacoatiara Pro 2024, Armide Soliveres emerged as the champion, showcasing his exceptional talent and resilience. Battling through intense heats, including a nail-biting quarter-final against debutant Uri Valadão, a semi-final against Ethan Capdeville, and a close Final against Pierre Louis Costes. The event, marked by impressive performances and fierce competition, culminated in a thrilling all-European podium, cementing Itacoatiara Pro 2024 as a highlight in the 2024 IBC World Tour Calendar.

The final day of competition at the Itacoatiara Pro 2024 took place in a morning full of action, where the swell held up until the final heat, providing all riders with proper waves to showcase their skills and advance to the upcoming stages.

Canary Islands against France, new generation versus old generation, Armide Soliveres or Pierre Louis Costes, one of them would win the Itacoatiara Pro for the first time. PLC started stronger with a 7.75, but unable to find a proper backup score, the Frenchman left room for Armide to build his board. With a 7-point ride and an 8-point ride, Armide Soliveres achieved a total score of 15 points, winning his first World Tour event ever in the Men’s Division after coming close to victory in the first event of the season in Morocco (where he placed second).

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