22-year old Matt Wilkinson (AUS) wins the O'Neill Cold Water Classic California ahead of Tonino Benson (HAW) in an action packed day. This is Matt's first ever victory at a QS event!<br /><br />Matt had earlier disappointed local crowds who were braving the afternoon rain to support their local hero, Nat Young, by defeating him in the semi finals.<br /><br />Nat Young has three titles in a row here at this event: once CWC winner, and twice junior winner. But this year it was not to be.<br /><br />In an emotional morning, Shaun Cansdell came down to watch the heat of Dion Atkinson - the one man standing in the way of him and his biggest victory. Surrounded by friends Shaun watched anxiously as Dion Atkinson was beaten by eventual winner Matt Wilkinson.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://ll.broadbandsports.com/images/40039_thumb.jpg" alt="O'Neill Cold Water Classic California 2010 - Highlights Finals " title="O'Neill Cold Water Classic California 2010 - Highlights Finals " width="150" height="90" alt="O'Neill Cold Water Classic California 2010 - Highlights Finals "/>
