Brandon Jackson places fifth in Super Surf Int’l in Brazil

Brandon Jackson from Durban North posted his best result of 2010 when he finished fifth in the 6-Star rated Super Surf International in Florianopolis, Brazil on Saturday.

Jackson, who has struggled to emulate his world-beating feats of last year when he finished No. 24 on the yearend ASP World Qualifying Series rankings, was the highest placing non-Brazilian in the event after advancing through four rounds of competition.

The 23 year-old was eventually ousted in the man-on-man quarterfinals by 16 year-old Brazilian phenomenon Gabriel Medina who has posted the highest scores of the event with an amazing repertoire of tube riding and high-flying aerial manoeuvres.

Jackson collected US $2 950 plus 1 266 points on the ASP World Tour Rankings for his fifth place finish while Antonio Bortoletto, the only other South African in the event, advanced to the Round of 96 where he placed third for a 49^th place finish, pocketing $600 and 300 points.