John John Florence, currently in his rookie year, won his first Association of Surfing Professionals' ASP World Championship event in Rio de Janeiro.

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It appears John John Florence, of Hawaii, is running across the top of the water after missing a wave as he competes in the ASP World Championships at Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 16. Florence ended up winning the competition.