Teahupoo

Waves, wipeouts & winning rides – The waves told the story at #Paris2024 | Best of Sport

Surfing made its second Olympic appearance at Paris 2024 – this time in the stunning waves of Teahupo’o, Tahiti. With powerful barrels and high-stakes rides, the world’s top surfers showed off their skills, style, and nerves of steel. From dramatic wipeouts to near-perfect scores, here are the moments that made this competition one to remember.

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Molly Picklum : Huge Teahupo'o tubes & Airport meltdowns | Packed: Episode 3

Packed. Ep: 3 - Molly Picklum - Molly talks about melting down in airports, working on her backhand tube riding, and the best way to cure jet lag.

Series by CREATURES OF LEISURE
Directed by Mikey G
Filmed by Shane Fletcher
Edit & Additional Footage by Hunter Vercoe
Music 'Frightened Face' by The Everywheres
'Check me out' by Tomorrow Tulips

Eimeo Czermak vs. XL Teahupo’o!

On Wednesday, May 7th, Teahupo'o saw the first very solid swell of the season. It was very big, right on the line between paddle and tow, with both crews giving it their collective best. Turned out local Eimeo Czermak snagged the wave of the day, paddling -- arguably one of the biggest waves ever caught without a ski. Longtime local Tikanui Smith, who watched from the channel, said, "maybe one of the best paddle waves at Teahupoo." And we believe him.

The swell itself, according to chief forecaster Kevin Wallis, was "the result of a strong but not crazy, eye-popping storm. But what it lacked in strength, it made up for in track and location. It moved almost directly at Tahiti over the last few days and the peak seas only occurred only 1000-1500 miles away. Close enough to create pumping surf, but not bad wind and weather."

Wallis offered some more telling intel: "Perhaps the most interesting thing was the swell period — not long, 15-16 seconds, with the shorter swell period, which meant that the even the largest waves were at least somewhat approachable for the paddle crew. And Eimeo paddled into one of the biggest waves I’ve ever seen at the End of the Road."

*Worth noting: Surfline's EPIC rating only happens a few times per year, when the forecast team -- not the models -- deems a swell truly special.

Filmed by: Tim Pruvost, Kim Mean, Boris Martinet
and Blaise Booth

Edited by: Nick Liotta
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Top 10 Highest Scored Women’s Waves at #Paris2024 | Top Moments

Surfing celebrated its premiere at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The competitions took place in the legendary surfing location Teahupoʻo on Tahiti. World-class surfers battled for gold in the huge waves. The event was a great success and underlined the growing importance of surfing as a global sport.

Re-live ALL the incredible #Paris2024 action: https://oly.ch/P24Replays

10 Highest Scored Men’s Waves at #Paris2024

Surfing celebrated its premiere at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The competitions took place in the legendary surfing location Teahupoʻo on Tahiti. World-class surfers battled for gold in the huge waves. The event was a great success and underlined the growing importance of surfing as a global sport.

Re-live ALL the incredible #Paris2024 action: https://oly.ch/P24Replays

The 20 BEST Waves of Paris 2024! | Men's Surfing

We're still not over the amazing surfing that took place in the paradise of Teahupoʻo just a few short weeks ago, so why not re-live the best waves of men's competition one more time!

📺 Re-watch all the #Paris2024 action on our website! ➡️ https://go.olympics.com/watch

Sol Aguirre's Path to Tahiti

“Every wave, every wipeout, every moment of exhilaration and frustration has led me here. This journey wasn’t just about winning; it was about growth, resilience, and the lessons Teahupo’o taught me. The wave may not have carried me to the podium, but it shaped who I am today. Here’s to the journey, and the next wave to come.” Sol Aguirre

Video and images by Kane Overall
Produced by Luke Eblen

2024 RIDE OF THE YEAR Nominees (Women)

The best big wave ridden in 2024 is one of these three rides.
Which do you think it is?
‪@lauraenever‬ ‪@lauraenever‬ or ‪@BiancaValenti‬

@surfermag @5hourenergyshot @bigwavechallenge

Gabriel Medina with the highest wave score in Olympic history ✨🏄‍♂️| Paris Champions

Watch the highlights of Gabriel Medina at the #Paris2024 Olympic Games.

Medina, a three-time world champion, had appealed for a perfect wave score of 10 as he prepared to sail upwards but had to settle for 9.9, the best score of the Olympics so far.🤯

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