At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, both surfing and kayaking competitions were held with great excitement.
Surfing Competition:
- Location: The surfing events were held at the legendary Teahupo’o wave in Tahiti, known for its powerful and dangerous waves.
- Men’s Shortboard: Kauli Vaast from France won the gold medal, with Jack Robinson from Australia taking silver and Gabriel Medina from Brazil earning bronze.
- Women’s Shortboard: Caroline Marks from the USA took the gold, followed by Tatiana Weston-Webb from Brazil with silver, and Johanne Defay from France with bronze.
Kayaking Competition:
- Canoe Sprint: This included events like the Men’s Kayak Single 1000m, Men’s Kayak Double 500m, and Women’s Kayak Single 500m. The competitions took place at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
- Kayak Cross: A new and exciting addition to the Olympic program, often described as “Mario Kart on water,” saw intense competition with athletes like Jessica Fox and Joe Clarke securing gold medals.
Both sports showcased the athletes’ incredible skill and determination, with surfing making a particularly dramatic impact in the rough and thrilling conditions at Teahupo’o.