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UNCOVERED: 2 - Caught on Camera

Is this the photo of the Olympics? Stunning shot of surfer Gabriel Medina goes viral

Medina’s Olympics record was captured with one of the images of the Games so far

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: pollution in Seine postpones triathlon; Legionnaires’ outbreak in Melbourne; and people turn off Maccas

Organisers make decision just hours before scheduled start after heavy rain over Paris swells river

The Guardian - AU

‘Conditions were perfect’: how the breathtaking image of Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina was taken

Jérôme Brouillet’s photo of the floating surfer is a potentially defining image of the 2024 Olympics, and came off a wave that gave the Brazilian his best score yet

The Guardian - AU

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Epic Photo of Brazilian Surfer Celebrating Historic Score Defies Gravity

Gabriel Medina walked on air in Tahiti Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Surfing can steal Olympic limelight from Paris in Tahiti’s spectacular ‘place of skulls’

Almost 10,000 miles from the host city of the games, the world’s finest will take to their boards in French Polynesia

The Independent UK

Surf's up as Olympians expect Tahiti to pump on day one

An injury to Jack Robinson won't stop Australia's Olympic surfing medal hope when action in Tahiti is expected to begin on day one of their Games window.

AAP

Olympic surfing comes to Teahupo’o with beastly waves and controversy

The world’s best surfing talent will compete for glory at the iconic Tahitian reef but environmental concerns have dogged preparations

The Guardian - UK

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Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Australians Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing have cruised into the third round of the Rio Pro, but Molly Picklum endured a tougher time in the women's draw.

AAP

Ferreira reigns in monster Tahiti Pro swell

Brazil's Italo Ferreira has won the Tahiti Pro in perfect Teahupo'o conditions, but the Tokyo gold medallist won't be returning there to defend his Games title.

AAP

Tears flow as Margaret River Pro gets emotional

Brazilian Samuel Pupo says his round-of-16 victory feels like a loss after the result ensured his older brother Miguel Pupo missed the WSL's mid-season cut.

AAP

Fitzgibbons delivers under pressure at Margaret River

Sally Fitzgibbons has dominated her elimination heat at the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro to keep her mid-season cut hopes alive.

AAP

Local school student beats world No.1 in Bells boilover

Local student Ellie Harrison has won her debut World Tour heat, also sending top-ranked women's surfer Molly Picklum into the Rip Curl Pro elimination round.

AAP

Top Surfers Secure Olympic Qualification After Intense Competition

World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico concluded with Gabriel Medina and Sally Fitzgibbons qualifying for Olympics. Diverse group of athletes showcased skills ...

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AAP

Australian Ethan Ewing crushed by Toledo in J-Bay final

Ethan Ewing has secured his spot in the end-of-season WSL finals, but he was unable to defend his J-Bay crown against star Brazilian Filipe Toledo.

AAP

Tyler Wright survives major scare at WSL's J-Bay

Two-time world surfing champion Tyler Wright has secured a semi-final berth at J-Bay in South Africa after a thrilling quarter-final showdown.

ABC News

Australian surfer Ethan Ewing receives death threat as Brazilian rival questions World Surf League judging

Leading Australian surfer Ethan Ewing receives a death threat as Brazilian fans erupt over judging at the Surf Ranch Pro.

ABC News

Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina wins Margaret River Pro men's final, as Carissa Moore claims hat-trick

The Brazilian champion surfer declares he's back following lacklustre competition results and taking time off, as Carissa Moore wins the event for the third time.

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AAP

Nine Aussies in world surf action at Bells Beach event

Nine Australian surfers continue to press their claims at the World Surf League's Rip Curl Pro event at Bells Beach.

Newcastle Herald

Jackson Baker in hot seat after opening-round loss at Sunset Beach

Jackson Baker will have to break his elimination round curse to progress at the Sunset Beach Pro after a rare first-round failure on the Championship Tour on Tuesday (AEDT) in Hawaii. The Merewether regular-footer was last in his three-man seeding round heat dominated by Hawaiian two-time world champion John John…

AAP

Robinson leads Aussie surf charge in Hawaii

Jack Robinson has knocked out Gabriel Medina to set up a quarter-final with John John Florence, while Liam O'Brien also survived at Hawaii's WSL season-opener.

AAP

Aussie men bypass Pipeline surfing elimination round

Australia's seven men, led by world No.3 Jack Robinson, have all successfully navigated round one of the Billabong Pro at Pipeline.

Newcastle Herald

Ryan Callinan on familiar territory at Ericeira Pro in Portugal

Merewether surfer Ryan Callinan will return to the scene of his greatest triumph when he tries to lock in a comeback to the Championship Tour at the Ericeira Pro in Portugal from this weekend.

AAP

Gilmore reaches surf semis, Moore out

Australian star Stephanie Gilmore has won through to the semi-finals of the World Surf League's El Salvador round as top seed Carissa Moore was eliminated.

AAP

Aussie Robinson wins G-Land surf title

West Australian Jack Robinson has backed up his World Surf League Margaret River Pro title with victory at the Quiksilver Pro G-Land event.

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