Nike Lowers Pro 2012: Day 3 Highlights

After a blistering week of surfing down at the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro the final day arrived with only eight surfers left standing. Ultimately it was the 21st century progression of Gabriel Medina that ran away with first place and the $30,000 golden spike.

Lovable veterans, an East Coast surge and the evolution of the next generation. Day 2 of the 2012 revealed a multitude of story lines. These are the moments.

From Ireland, France, Brazil, Australia, Hawaii and California, day four of the Nike Lowers Pro saw an international field light up the Lowers lineup and advance into the quarterfinals.

Opening day of the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro pumped with a solid four to six-foot south swell and pristine conditions from the first heat of the day to the last. There were breakout wins, big upsets, and plenty of MVP-worthy performances. Here's the highlights. www.nikelowerspro.com

Last summer at the U.S. Open of Surfing, Filipe Toledo arrived an unknown and left a champion. He returns to California for the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro, focused solely on furthering his legacy. Watch Filipe live May 1-5 at nikelowerspro.com.

When it comes to competing at Lowers a magic board can make or break a performance. And while the surfer may get the glory, it's the diligence of the shaper that's responsible for what really happens under foot. See it all happen on May 1-5 at nikelowerspro.com.

On May 1st the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro arrives in Southern California. 96 of the world's best surfers will gather on the famed cobblestones, all in pursuit of critical ASP ratings points, glory and the opportunity to create their own legacy.

The surfers at the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro will be redefining the meaning of progression, as they take center stage at Lower Trestles attacking one of the most high-performance waves in the world. During this time you the viewer will have the chance to choose the MVP, which will reward the surfer who pushes the boundaries of the sport by completing the most radical maneuver. To qualify for an MVP nomination, any single turn, air, or barrel must be performed on a critical part of the wave and dis...