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The Copa Movistar is a surfing competition, currently presented by Rip Curl and Samsung, a 2-Star World Qualification Series event held at the San Bartolo District in Lima, Peru. It is, according to Andina, a "rocky bottom beach break, allowing for both lefts and rights, depending on the conditions and prevailing swell direction". [1]
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San Bartolo is a district in southern Lima Province in Peru. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the district of Punta Negra on the north, the Huarochirí Province on the east, and the Santa María del Mar District on the south.
Due to its rating and location, the event is primarily attended by the grind's South American contingent.
The event winner receives 500 WQS points as well as the lion's share of the $25,000 purse.
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Jan 23 - Jan 25Winner: Rafael Pereira (VNZ)
Surfer | Nationality | Points |
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Rafael Pereira | VNZ | ? |
Sebastian Alarcon | PER | ? |
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