American surfers Cole Houshmand and Caitlin Simmers claim Rip Curl Pro titles at Bells Beach abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The final match up with San Clemente surfer Griffin Colapinto, and a win by Oceanside's Caitlin Simmers, shows California surfers thriving among world's best.
Cole Houshmand, who fought through a killer's row to make the final, and Caity Simmers, whose legacy continues to balloon, took out Bells Beach yesterday.
Rivalries create tension and interest in sport. Not since Kelly Slater and Andy Irons have we seen a great rivalry. Where have the great surfing rivalries gone?
Bells holds onto popular surfing event bay939.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bay939.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.