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The very first womens' surfing contest at the X Games went off at Puerto Escondido last week. Melanie Bartels scored at 8.5 for this barrel ride, which she said was probably the longest of her life, 'I didn't even think I was going to make it out', she told Surfline. Her super high scoring barrel led her team, Team USA, to victory. To watch video footage, visit the X Games site at EXPN.
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