Late drama as Aussie George Pittar stuns world champion Yago ...
The local hope endured a nervy wait as the thrilling heat came down to the final seconds.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reports.
- George Pittar reached the semi-finals at the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia, after a dramatic late-score victory over defending world champion Yago Dora in April 2026.[1][2]
- He then advanced to a high-stakes final-four matchup, continuing his strong run in the event that year.[3][1]
- Multiple outlets highlighted Pittar as the last Australian remaining in the competition as top rivals exited, underscoring the significance of his performance that week.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed match-by-match results from that event or look for subsequent updates on his progress in the 2026 season.