When Kelly Slater won his first world title in 1992, Owen Wright was still learning how to walk. Today, 21-year-old Wright is the latest in a long line of world title rivals that 39-year-old Slater has had to face over the years. Wright is proving a formidable threat after making three finals in a row.
At the Quiksilver Pro in France both surfers opened up about their appreciation for the other. Slater is thoroughly enjoying the latest challenge, while Wright is making the most of his time on center stage with his childhood hero. All this begs the question...can we really call this a rivalry?
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Mutual respect runs deep in the Slater/Wright "rilvary"
By: Chris Mauro, GrindTV.com
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