Mick Out Mfeb In
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Heading into his 17th year on the World Championship Tour, Mick Fanning has announced his intention to retire after the first two events of the upcoming 2018 season. The 36-year-old veteran will close out his distinguished career, wherein he claimed three world titles as well as 22 individual events, at Bells Beach. Fittingly, Bells was the first place where he took his inaugural Champions Tour event title coming in as a wildcard in 2001. From here Mick went on to win three world titles in 2007, 2009 and most recently 2013. Micks latest Instagram post explains it all: I’ve decided the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach will be my last event as a full-time competitor on the World Surf League Championship Tour. The tour has given me so much but I need a fresh challenge. I still love the game but can’t find the motivation and dedication required to compete for World Titles anymore. My time on tour has been incredibly rewarding and I have so many amazing memories, all of which wouldn’t be possible without some very special people. My Mum, Dad, Sister and Brothers. I love you. The sponsors that have stood by me and continue to back my goals. My […]