John John hangs on

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John John Florence of Haleiwa, Oahu, nearly loses his balance as he surfs during his heat of the Nike Lowers Pro, Tuesday near San Clemente, Calif. Florence won the heat. (AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Mark Rightmire)

John John Florence of Haleiwa, Oahu, nearly loses his balance as he surfs during his heat of the Nike Lowers Pro, Tuesday near San Clemente, Calif. Florence won the heat. (AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Mark Rightmire)