History of a Jewel: Back in Time at the World Cup of Surfing | The Inertia

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$John John nailed this near perfect barrel in the final and locked in the win with a heat total of 17.00. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

John John nailed this near perfect barrel in the final and locked in the win with a heat total of 17.00. Photo: ASP

$Finalists Adam Melling, Michel Bourez and Hank Gaskell stand with 2011 Vans World Cup of Surfing champ, John John Florence. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

Finalists Adam Melling, Michel Bourez and Hank Gaskell stand with 2011 Vans World Cup of Surfing champ, John John Florence. Photo: ASP

$Clearly the in-form surfer of the entire 2011 Vans World Cup of Surfing, he took this event all the way. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

Clearly the in-form surfer of the entire 2011 Vans World Cup of Surfing, he took this event all the way. Photo: ASP

$JJF enjoys a shoulder ride up the beach after a big win at the 2011 World Cup of Surfing. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

JJF enjoys a shoulder ride up the beach after a big win at the 2011 World Cup of Surfing. Photo: ASP

$With Sunset in his childhood backyard, he knows exactly where to sit when he needs a wave. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

With Sunset in his childhood backyard, he knows exactly where to sit when he needs a wave. Photo: ASP

$Clean, hollow waves were on offer for the finals of the 2012 World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

Clean, hollow waves were on offer for the finals of the 2012 World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach. Photo: ASP

$Adam Melling gets chaired up the beach as the 2012 World Cup of Surfing Champion. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

Adam Melling gets chaired up the beach as the 2012 World Cup of Surfing Champion. Photo: ASP

$Clinching the 2012 World Cup of Surfing on his final wave, Adam Melling subsequently requalified for the 2013 ASP World Tour with his win at Sunset. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

Clinching the 2012 World Cup of Surfing on his final wave, Adam Melling subsequently requalified for the 2013 ASP World Tour with his win at Sunset. Photo: ASP

$Later this day, Adam Melling would add his name to this elite list of Sunset champs. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

Later this day, Adam Melling would add his name to this elite list of Sunset champs. Photo: ASP

$Melling celebrates his victory at Sunset over Gabriel Medina, Sebastian Zietz and Ace Buchan. Photo: <a href=\"http://www.aspworldtour.com/\" target=_blank>ASP</a>$

Melling celebrates his victory at Sunset over Gabriel Medina, Sebastian Zietz and Ace Buchan. Photo: ASP

With the 2013 Vans World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach on Oahu’s North Shore set to kick off in the very near future, we’re rewinding history for you to take a look at some past winners of this prestigious event. The second jewel of the Triple Crown, after the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa and before the Billabong Pipe Masters, this event can make or break a run at a Triple Crown title. A good start at Haleiwa does not forecast success for the remainder of the three part North Shore race.

With an impressive list of previous winners, anyone who conquers Sunset is among elite company. Here is a list of impressive watermen who have taken home the World Cup of Surfing:

2012: Adam Melling (AUS)
2011: John John Florence (HAW)
2010: Raoni Monteiro (BRA)
2009: Joel Parkinson (AUS)
2008: CJ Hobgood (USA)
2007: Bede Durbidge (AUS)
2006: Joel Parkinson (AUS)
2005: Jake Paterson (AUS)
2004: Andy Irons (HAW)
2003: Jake Paterson (AUS)
2002: Joel Parkinson (AUS)
2001: Myles Padaca (HAW)
2000: Sunny Garcia (HAW)
1999: Zane Harrison (AUS)
1998: Shane Dorian (HAW)
1997: Mike Rommelse (AUS)
1996: Paul Patterson (AUS)
1995: Shane Powell (AUS)

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