Kauai surfer third in O'Neill Cold Water Classic
Jesse Merle-Jones from Kauai placed third in the O'Neill Cold Water Classic men's surfing contest yesterday at Santa Cruz, Calif.
Merle-Jones won his quarterfinal and semifinal heats earlier in the day to advance to the four-man final.
Toby Martin of Australia placed first, followed by Nathaniel Curran of California. Merle-Jones received $3,000 for his third-place finish.
Maui's Ian Walsh tied for seventh place.
In the Oakley Pro Junior for surfers age 20 and younger, Maui's Dusty Payne placed fourth. The junior event was also held at Santa Cruz, Calif.
Merle-Jones won his quarterfinal and semifinal heats earlier in the day to advance to the four-man final.
Toby Martin of Australia placed first, followed by Nathaniel Curran of California. Merle-Jones received $3,000 for his third-place finish.
Maui's Ian Walsh tied for seventh place.
In the Oakley Pro Junior for surfers age 20 and younger, Maui's Dusty Payne placed fourth. The junior event was also held at Santa Cruz, Calif.
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