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HISTORICAL FACTS: Rip curl pro titles to be decided at bells beach - The Untold Story

Cole Houshmand was on top of the world after saluting at Bells Beach. (HANDOUT/WORLD SURF LEAGUE)

Rookie Cole Houshmand and teen sensation Caitlin Simmers have made it a southern Californian sweep, winning their maiden Rip Curl Pro titles on a dramatic finals day at Bells Beach.

Houshmand beat his close friend, longtime rival and San Clemente neighbour Griffin Colapinto 13.50-12.80 in the men's final.

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