World surfing champion Gabriel Medina fined for public outburst at Quiksilver Pro
REIGNING world surfing champion Gabriel Medina has been slapped with a fine after swearing during a live interview at the Quiksilver Pro last week.
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REIGNING world surfing champion Gabriel Medina has been slapped with a fine after swearing during a live interview at the Quiksilver Pro last week.
The 21-year-old Brazilian was left fuming following his shock round three loss to Ireland’s Glenn Hall at the contest and was seen storming from the event site.
However Medina returned an hour later for an interview with World Surf League commentator Peter Mel where he proceeded to criticise WSL commissioner Kieren Perrow and swear on live television.
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As part of an investigation by the WSL Rules and Disciplinary Committee, Medina was fined for his actions but will not be suspended from any future championship tour events.
Here is the official statement:
The World Surf League (WSL) Rules and Disciplinary Committee has completed its investigation into the Medina/Hall incident from the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast. Following conversations with both parties involved as well as reviewing broadcast footage, the Rules and Disciplinary Committee has determined that Medina was in violation of the athlete Code of Conduct and has been fined as a result. Medina’s efforts following the incident to amend any public misperceptions about his and Hall’s relationship have been noted and appreciated. We wish all competitors good fortune at the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.
Medina and Hall quickly made peace following the incident in the competitor’s area.
The Brazilian Champ also appeared on the WSL Dawn Patrol Show the following morning to address his on-camera conduct.
The WSL have refused to reveal how much Medina was fined.
Both Medina and Hall are set to compete at the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach Victoria, which begins Wednesday, April 1.
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