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Hayden Rodgers Makes World Tour Debut | Irvine News
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- Sep 12, 2026
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Summary
Hayden Rodgers made his World Tour debut at the Trestles Pro, narrowly losing to Eli Hanneman by 0.06 points—but for Rodgers, it’s a monumental win after overcoming a life-threatening drowning accident at age 14 that sidelined his pro surfing dreams for years. Now competing on the Challenger Series and finishing third at the US Open, he’s rising fast, fueled by grit and gratitude. Hanneman praised Rodgers’ growth, while both surfers battled tough, choppy conditions that forced a pause. With top names like Medina and Colapinto still in the mix, the Trestles Pro continues through September 20th, weather-dependent, as organizers watch the waves closely. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9d5cd2df8795417c Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews