17 Apr 2015

Christie 13th at Margaret river

7:12 pm on 17 April 2015

The Gisborne surfer Ricardo Christie has recorded his highest finish in a World Surf League event despite being knocked out in the third round.

Ricardo Christie at Margaret River, 2015.

Ricardo Christie at Margaret River, 2015. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Competing at Margaret River in Western Australia, Christie has finished 13th after losing Friday's heat to the Brazilian Adrian de Souza.

On Thursday, Christie enjoyed just his second win on tour beating the current joint world number one, Filipe Toledo of Brazil.