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The Physic Behind The Waves Teahupo'o Is Olympic-Worthy

The waves in French Polynesia are icons of surfing. Here’s a look at the physics behind the Olympic wave at Teahupo'o.

Inverse · Aug 3, 2024

The ONLY Olympic photographer allowed in the water during surf events tells us what's in his camera bag

Ben Thouard is the only photographer accredited to be in the water during the Olympic Surfing events –and he told us what camera is in his bag

Digital Camera World · Jul 31, 2024

Anatomy of a wave: what makes the Olympic surf break at Teahupo'o unique – and so challenging

As the Olympics get going in earnest this week, not everyone’s attention is focused on host city Paris. Surf fans are heading to Tahiti, half a world away in French Polynesia.

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2024

World surfing body joins local opposition to controversial new Olympics tower in Tahiti

ISA says it has suggested more environmentally friendly solutions for judging the surf competition in Teahupo’o, known for its natural beauty

The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023

International Surf Association 'welcomes' pause in Olympics works at Tahiti venue

The International Surf Association (ISA) has said it welcomes the decision by authorities to suspend work on the venue in Tahiti for the Paris Olympics events.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2023

The surfing venue for the Paris Olympics is on the other side of the world but could steal the show

The surfing venue for next year's Paris Olympics is nearly 16,000 kilometers, or 10,000 miles, away on the other side of the world

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

Tahiti digs in to protect ‘most beautiful wave’ ahead of Olympic surf event

World famous break Teahupo’o to host the 2024 competition but residents are fearful of damage to the pristine environment

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023