Costa Rica's national champion will represent our country at an important QS event
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Rubiana Brownell will run the WRV Outer Banks Pro
After participating in the Super Girl Pro, a QS 6,000 pts stop, and advancing valuable positions in the ranking, the local hazelnut native and current Costa Rican surfing champion, Rubiana Brownell, opened up the option to be part of bigger tournaments in the World Surf League (WSL).
Brownell, who despite not yet being Costa Rican due to our country's requirements for obtaining citizenship, represents the country in these QS commitments and wishes to finalize his citizenship as soon as possible and leave the country at the top.
"It would be an honor for me to represent Costa Rica in World Cups. It's a beautiful country, and I feel happy and proud to be able to have the white, blue, and red flag in my home country, at least during QS dates."
The sole representative from Costa Rica in the women's competition is in the first-round, number 6 series, and will face two Americans. In the men's competition, Tomas King and Anthony Fillingim will be tasked with seeking honors for Costa Rica.
Rubiana shared with Surfing Republic a little about how she feels before competing in the WRV Outer Banks Pro, a QS 1,000 pts event held in North Carolina, USA.
How have you prepared for this event?
Rubiana: I think I've prepared well. Before this event, I was in California, and every day I looked for the smallest waves I could find in preparation for the East Coast. I also did the training sessions that my coach, Eric from Fitness Vida, designed for me.
Do you think there is a big difference in the level of competition between the CNS and the QS dates?
Rubiana: The level of surfing on the QS is definitely higher. On the national circuit, all the girls are relatively young, while on the QS there are many older competitors who have much more experience competing and time in the water.
What are your expectations for this commitment?
Rubiana: To be a competitive surfer in every event we go to we must seek victory, but I prefer to take it heat by heat and not get caught up in my expectations, surfing calmly and very focused.