JERICCO ROSERO CROWNED DROPKNEE WORLD CHAMP AS TRISTAN ROBERTS TAKES THE WIN AT ANTOFAGASTA BODYBOARD FESTIVAL 2026

Antofagasta, Chile – Sunday, May 10, 2026

The Antofagasta Bodyboard Festival (ABF) just wrapped up a historic run at “La Nilda.” With flawless conditions, zero wind, and super clean sets, the IBC World Tour crowned its newest kings at one of the most grueling stops on the pro circuit.

The Men’s Prime Series was a total showdown, featuring high-stakes, 35-minute man-on-man heats.

In the grand final, Tristan Roberts proved exactly why he was the favorite. Dropping a solid 15.25 combined score—including a clutch 8.25 backflip—Roberts locked in the ABF 2026 title. This win gives him a perfect season so far, with back-to-back first-place finishes in Morocco and Chile. Silva fought until the very last second, catching a wave right as the buzzer sounded to secure a historic second-place finish for Chile.

The Dropknee (DK) division saw a legendary moment that completely rewrites the bodyboarding history books.

Rosero shut it down with the “wave of the day”—dropping into a heavy, vertical barrel, coming out with insane speed, and smashing a brutal snap. The judges gave him a unanimous 10, making Jericco Rosero the first-ever Bodyboard World Champion in Ecuador’s history.

“I thank God for this opportunity. For the first time, Ecuador has a world champion,” an emotional Rosero said after the win. “I felt an incredible energy when I got that 10. I’m dedicating this to my mom and my grandma on Mother’s Day; thank you for the values you taught me. We’re taking the cup home to Galapagos!”

OFFICIAL ABF 2026 RESULTS

MEN’S DIVISION

• 1st: TRISTAN ROBERTS (South Africa)

• 2nd: MOISÉS SILVA (Chile)

• 3rd: AMAURY LAVERNHE (Spain)

• 3rd: ETHAN CAPDEVILLE (France)

DROPKNEE DIVISION

• 1st: JERICCO ROSERO (Ecuador) – 2026 World Champion

• 2nd: SAMMY MORRETINO (Hawaii)

• 3rd: AMAURY LAVERNHE (Spain)

NEXT STOP: ITACOATIARA PRO 2026

The IBC World Tour crew wants to give a massive shoutout to the athletes, sponsors, and the Antofagasta fans for making this event a total success. The tour keeps rolling as we head to Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) for the Itacoatiara Pro 2026. The waiting period runs from May 22nd to May 31st.

Main sponsors: Escondida | BHP, Ilustre Municipalidad de Antofagasta.

In collaboration with: Colbún, Antofagasta Minerals, Fundación Cultural Turismo Sustentable, PERI Chile, Red Bull, Carnicería Arauco, Abastible, Transportes Laury, Cool Construcciones modulares, JetSmart, Hotel RK Antofagasta, Aguas Antofagasta, Ruta 1 Restaurant, Mirador Sangucheria, Costa Club Antofagasta, SDF, Service IT.

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