From wiping out on waves to building homemade speed bumps on local roads, surfers, residents and workers across Tahiti, French Polynesia, are using the final days before the commencement of the Paris Olympics to brace themselves— and the island— for the upcoming surfing competition.
Discover incredible Insider Deals that will make your life a little bit easierJoao Chianca, of Brazil, surfs on a training day ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Teahupo'o, Tahiti.
Wave forecasters and surfers said swells this week have been smaller than they were during the World Surf League Championship Tour event in May. But Tuesday's waves picked up in size, providing more of the world-famous, large barrels that Teahupo’o is known for. After coming ashore after her midday training session, Molly Picklum from Australia said the practice rides and improved conditions on Tuesday helped her mentally prepare for the approaching competition.
With the surf forecast changing from day to day, training days closer to the competition dates also provides a preview for what could be in store for both athletes and viewers when the competition heats start as early as this week. The competition will be four days long, held between July 27 to August 5, depending on wave conditions. While surfing conditions improved on Tuesday, there's still uncertainty about what conditions will be like when the competition window opens.
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