"La Loba" Castillo dominated the first four rounds, but "La Amazona" Gabriels improved her defense starting in the fifth round and began switch up her attacks on Castillo.
Her final position also added significant points to the Costa Rican National Surf Team total, allowing the group as a whole to meet its goal of finishing in the Top 10.
Six Costa Rican athletes have already bowed out from competition at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio within the first week. The country still has five athletes left fighting for medals.