The GWM Catch Up Finals Day: Bryan's Bells masterpiece complete, people's champ Miguel Pupo defies the odds Share The race for a World Title has its frontrunners after masterful finishes to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy from Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo. Bryan's road to victory began with a powerful performance over Luana Silva in the Quarterfinals before storming through Finals Day, beginning with event standout Alyssa Spencer and reigning World Champion Molly Picklum to conclude her flawless run. The 24-year-old now returns to defend her Margaret River title, donning the yellow jersey once again. An underdog people's champ story unfolded to the sound of Pupo ringing his first-ever Bell. Pupo's incredible resurgence atop the podium for the second time in his career started with a Quarterfinal win over Barron Mamiya before taking over Finals Day on his daughter's ninth birthday, beginning with a Semifinal win over Griffin Colapinto and then defending World Champion Yago Dora in a historic, all-Brazilian, all-goofy-footed Final to lead the rankings for the first time in his career. The GWM Aussie Treble is officially underway with the World Title race, and a lot of contenders look for redemption for their 2026 CT starts alongside strong openings from ranking leaders. It's all set to unfold in the Wild West at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro beginning April 16 through 26. Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy Released 2 weeks and 5 days ago