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By all accounts, Gabriel Medina came into 2021 with an entirely new perspective on life. He’s happier, win or lose, although it’s mostly been wins. His new coach Andy King has played a role in that. Below, Kingy and Jed Smith give us insight into the charmed world of this season's most dominant surfer. Photo: Pat Nolan/WSL

A King Amongst Medinas: Inside Gabriel’s World Title Winning 2021

How a former South Sydney demolition man helped mastermind Gabriel Medina’s Title campaign.

Words by Jed Smith
Reading Time: 11 minutes

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