Surfing Olympics
2024 - 8 - 1Teahupo'o: The Surfing Olympics Get Stuck in a Wave of 'What Now?'
Tahiti 2024 Paris Olympics - Ben Lowe - Ethan Ewing - Kevin Wallis - surfing - Teahupo'o - Team USA - TahitiCan the Paris Olympics surfing event handle these mighty Tahitian waves? Find out why the surfers are stuck on land!
The breathtaking backdrop of Teahupo'o in Tahiti has captured the imagination of surfers and spectators alike during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Known for its massive waves and treacherous currents, Teahupo'o delivered what many are calling one of the best days in surfing history. However, when it came time for competition, the surfing heats faced a crushing delay due to unfavourable wind conditions. Athletes watched helplessly from the shore, arms crossed in disbelief as they assessed the towering, formidable waves that danced in front of them, leading organisers to postpone surfing events consecutively at this premier venue.
Among the onlookers was Kevin Wallis, a surf forecaster who might have one of the world's most challenging jobs this week. It's not simply about predicting when the waves will be swell enough to surf; he's continually battling changing winds, tides, and unexpected weather whims. "Surf forecasting at Teahupo'o is like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a rollercoaster!" Kevin jokes, illustrating just how unpredictable this stunning spot can be for even the most seasoned surfer.
But who knew the event's drama would make headlines? Despite the delays, Team USA's women surfers remain in the spotlight, with fans eagerly tuning in to streams on platforms like Peacock to catch the action whenever the waves finally settle. Those last two days are anticipated with bated breath as competitors gear up for their opportunity to make Olympic history in one of the most mesmerizing surf spots on earth.
Teahupo'o's waves are notorious for their power and beauty, drawing elite surfers for years. The stunning visuals capturing wipeouts, barrel rolls, and the sheer intensity of competition aren’t just a delight for those who love the ocean; they’re also a feast for the eyes of budding Olympians dreaming of one day riding those same waves. Meanwhile, whispers of plans to construct a larger judging tower enrich debate about the future of surfing in the Olympics.
Curiously, Teahupo'o is also known for its controversial reputation as a surfing venue; it has been both lauded and critiqued, primarily for the risks it poses. The locals consider it a rite of passage for the adventurous while warning less experienced surfers to think twice. Did you know, in contrast, that the biggest wave ever surfed was recorded at 101.4 feet in Nazaré, Portugal? As history is being made in Tahiti, enthusiasts are already keen to see how this tale unfolds next!
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Time forces postponement of Olympic surfing at Teahupo'o (Insidethegames.biz)
The surfing events scheduled for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been postponed due to unfavourable wind conditions affecting wave formation.
The view from Paris: Troubled waters for surfers in Tahiti (The Washington Post)
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Surfing-There are tough jobs in Tahiti - surf forecasting is one (Reuters)
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As the heavy, barrel-shaped waves of Teahupo'o, Tahiti — where the Paris Olympics surfing competition is being held — crashed in the distance, another, ...
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Melbourne's Caroline Marks moves to quarterfinals in Olympic ... (WESH Orlando)
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Paris 2024 surfing: All results, as Tatiana Weston-Webb, Brisa ... (Olympics)
Tatiana Weston-Webb and Brisa Hennessy are making waves in the competition, along with defending Olympic gold medallist Carissa Moore.
Australian surfing judge removed from Olympics over photo with ... (The Guardian)
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Judge removed from Olympics surfing panel after photo with athlete ... (The Associated Press)
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Ben Lowe surfing Paris Games: Aussie Olympics judge sent home in ... (Daily Mail)
Olympics judge Ben Lowe has been sent home from the Paris Games over a photo he posted to Instagram, with the tone-deaf image branded 'inappropriate' by the ...
Australian surfing judge sent home from Paris Olympics over photo ... (ABC News)
Surfing judge Ben Lowe is relieved of his duties at the Paris Olympics surfing after taking a photo with Australian surfer Ethan Ewing,
ISA Removes Australian Olympic Surfing Judge for Perceived Bias ... (TheInertia.com)
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Aussie Olympics judge sent home over photo (NEWS.com.au)
An Australian surfing judge has been sent home from the Olympics over a photo posted to Instagram.
Storm erupts at Olympics as Aussie removed and sent home over ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)
Ben Lowe posed for a photo with Australian surfer Ethan Ewing. Read more here.
Olympic Surfing Results (WTOP)
Alonso Correa, Peru, def. Reo Inaba, Japan, 10.5-10.16. Caroline Marks, United States, def. Yang Siqi, China, 6.93-1.63. Tyler Wright, Australia, def.
Hawaii's Carissa Moore fails to advance in Olympic surfing ... (Hawaii News Now)
Hawaii's Carissa ...
Team USA's Caroline Marks advances to surfing semis, reigning ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
Team USA's Caroline Marks advanced to the women's surfing semifinals in the 2024 Olympics, while reigning champ Carissa Moore was eliminated.
Surfing-Emotions run high in Tahiti as reigning champion Moore ... (Reuters)
Emotions ran high at the surfing venue in Tahiti on Thursday, with reigning Olympic champion Carissa Moore and local favourite Vahine Fierro knocked out, ...
Emotions run high at Teahupo'o as big names fall in Olympic surfing ... (Olympics)
Find out how Carissa Moore and Vahine Fierro reacted after their dramatic loses at Paris 2024 surfing event in Tahiti.
Defending women's champion loses as Olympic surfing competition ... (The Associated Press)
The Paris Olympics surfing competition has resumed in Tahiti, barreling through the quarterfinal heats for both the men and women athletes after two days of ...
Olympics judge sent home over 'inappropriate' photo (Metro)
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