The Olympics are returning this July and surfing is among the sports making a comeback. AJ McCord, a correspondent for the World Surf League, is excited about the opportunity to showcase the sport to the world. She believes that this year’s Olympics in Tahiti will have the potential to elevate surfing to new heights as it is only the sport’s second appearance in the Olympic games.
McCord has been following the elite athletes on the World Surf League Championship tour, where surfers compete year-round at the highest level. She noted that while surfers typically represent their countries on the world surfing championship tour, the Olympics provide a whole new level of exposure and recognition for the sport. The event in Tahiti, with its breathtaking waves, promises to be an ideal introduction for new fans of surfing.
The surfing competition at Teahupo’o reef in Tahiti is expected to be thrilling and potentially dangerous. McCord emphasized the risks associated with surfing at this location, noting that