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. Learn more about Joao and
follow him here. 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. Join the
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