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 | | ANAHEIM, CA -- (April 16, 2004) -- The world record for biggest wave ever ridden was officially shattered this evening at the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards presented by Monster Energy when Pete Cabrinha of Hawaii picked up a check for $70,000 to match his amazing ride on a 70-footer. |
 | | California's Greg Long was the first surfer ever nominated in both the XXL and Paddle-In categories, and although he did not win in either, the versatility of that feat earned him the Surfline/Jay Moriarity Best Overall Performance Award. |
 | | Surfline.com is the official surf forecast of the XXL. |
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