BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Natsumi Taoka of Japan prior to Heat 4 of the Round of 16 at the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic on July 20, 2024 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Nic Stephens/World Surf League)
BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA – JULY 20: Natsumi Taoka of Japan surfs in Heat 4 of the Round of 16 at the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic on July 20, 2024 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Cait Miers/World Surf League)
BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA – JULY 20: Kai Hamase of Japan prior to Heat 3 of the Round of 16 at the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic on July 20, 2024 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Nic Stephens/World Surf League)BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA – JULY 20: Taka Inoue of Japan surfs in Heat 7 of the Elimination Round at the Bioglan Bells Beach Longboard Classic on July 20, 2024 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Nic Stephens/World Surf League)