BONUS EPISODE: 1 on 1 w/ Joao Chianca - The road to World No. 1, His first career win in Portugal, Missing the cut in 2022, World Title thoughts, Nickname origins, and What surfer on tour he wants to beat most

In the latest episode of 1 On 1, Joao Chianca talks about his beginnings as a surfer in Brazil and his road to becoming the current World No. 1. He looks back at missing the Mid-season Cut in 2022 to requalifying through the Challenger Series to winning his first Championship Tour event in Portugal. Joao also shares where his nickname Chumbinho came from, his thoughts on the World Title, his relationship with other Brazilian athletes on tour, and what surfer he wants to smash in competition.

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Watch his 1 on 1 interview with Joe Turpel here.

Watch the highlights and full replay of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres by Bonsoy.

Watch Joao next at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro April 20-30 on worldsurfleague.com.

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