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Surf’s Up: Jack Robinson Launches into Silver Glory at the Paris 2024 Olympics!

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Catch the wave of excitement! Jack Robinson snags Olympic silver, while Kauli Vaast steals the gold in a thrilling surfing showdown!

Australia’s Jack Robinson made waves at the Paris 2024 Olympics, walking away with a silver medal in the thrilling men’s surfing finals held at the infamous Teahupo’o in Tahiti. Despite showcasing a dazzling performance throughout the competition, Jack ultimately found himself up against local legend Kauli Vaast, who claimed gold in a mesmerizing finale that left the crowd on the edge of their seats. It was a classic hometown hero story as Vaast, well-acquainted with the notoriously challenging waves, used his expertise to outshine his opponents, including the talented Robinson.

The surfing series was not just a showcase of skill but a dramatic battle for glory that had fans shouting in excitement. Over in the women’s category, America’s Caroline Marks clinched the gold in a nail-biting face-off against Brazil’s Tatiana Weston-Webb, proving to be a force to be reckoned with. The Teahupo’o wave is notorious and often feared due to its powerful and dangerous surf, presenting competitors with challenges that go beyond just riding waves. This mix of adrenaline and local knowledge played a crucial role in defining the outcomes of both finals, sparking debates among fans about whether the Olympic venue was a risky gamble by organizers.

The day unfolded with intense camaraderie and electric tension as surfers from around the globe fought fiercely for the ultimate prize. UK surf fans were particularly captivated by the fierce competition between Jack Robinson, who hails from the famous surfing hub of Margaret River in Australia, and his competitors. In the end, though he didn’t snag gold, Robinson proved that he’s a major player in the world of competitive surfing and has set his sights higher for the next events.

The Paris 2024 Olympics surfing event was backed not only by excitement but also by breathtaking scenery. As they surfed through the unmistakable beauty of Tahiti, not just a competition unfolded but a cultural exchange, giving viewers a taste of Polynesian life intertwined with the sport. Despite the rollercoaster of emotions, both Robinson for Australia and Marks for the USA emerged triumphant, manifesting the spirit of the Olympics — bringing nations together through the love of sport!

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Australia's Jack Robinson claims silver medal in men's surfing at ... (ABC News)

Jack Robinson has claimed silver in Olympic surfing, falling to local Kauli Vaast in the gold medal match in Tahiti. The Margaret River-raised surfer beat ...

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Paris 2024 surfing: All results, as USA's Caroline Marks to face ... (Olympics)

Caroline Marks and Tatiana Weston-Webb advance from the semi-finals of women's surfing at Teahupo'o, with one set to become the new Olympic champion.

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Open Thread: Comment Live on Finals Day of Olympic Surfing ... (BeachGrit)

Gold, Dimmy ! Dim Sim • 2 hours ago. Gracias Senor Astro, ECG fuck that jazz. Mapski • 4 hours ago.

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Caroline Marks wins gold for US in surfing final nail-biter (USA TODAY)

American surfer Caroline Marks salvaged the U.S. team's Olympic medal hopes Monday in Teahupo'o, Tahiti. Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb won silver.

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French Polynesia's homeboy Kauli Vaast becomes Olympic surfing ... (RNZ)

Tahiti's, Kauli Vaast, 22, has won the Olympic gold medal in the men's shortboard finals of the Paris 2024 surfing event.

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Australia's Jack Robinson secures surfing silver as local hero claims ... (The Guardian)

France's Kauli Vaast has won the Olympic gold medal in men's surfing ahead of Australian Jack Robinson, while Caroline Marks from the United States hung on ...

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The Teahupo'o whisperer who catches fish while he surfs, eight ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

In hindsight, what hope did Australian surfing silver medallist Jack Robinson really have against a local champion who knows the world's scariest wave like ...

Olympic Surfing Results (WTOP)

Kauli Vaast, France, def. Alonso Correa, Peru, 10.96-9.6. Heat 2. Jack Robinson, Australia, def. Gabriel Medina, Brazil, 12.33-6.33. Finals.

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Paris 2024 surfing: All women's results, as USA's Caroline Marks ... (Olympics)

Caroline Marks wins Olympic gold at Teahupo'o in a narrow victory over Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb in silver. France's Johanne Defay takes bronze.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Jack Robinson snares silver medal after being ... (The West Australian)

Jack Robinson's bid for Australia's first Olympic surfing gold medal has fallen at the final hurdle, being beaten by France's Kauli Vaast in the gold medal ...

Caroline Marks strikes gold in the women's surfing final, crowns ... (NBC Olympics)

Caroline Marks crossed the last item off her trophy list and became an Olympic champion, crowning herself as the best surfer in the world.

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Olympic organizers gambled big on a dangerous surf spot and ... (NBC News)

Olympic organizers made a big bet in holding the 2024 Paris Olympics surfing competition at an ominous location in French Polynesia nearly 10000 miles from ...

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Local hero Kauli Vaast wins Olympic surfing gold in French Polynesia (FRANCE 24)

Tahitian Kauli Vaast dominated to claim gold for France in the men's surfing event at Teahupo'o on Monday, leaving Australia's Jack Robinson with silver.

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Jack Robinson wins silver medal in Olympic surfing, delighting ... (ABC News)

Margaret River groms who have grown up watching Jack Robinson are thrilled at his "insane" Olympic performance.

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Robinson will surf for gold after Teahupo'o semi win | Surfing Australia (Surfing Australia)

Jack Robinson will go for gold in the Olympic surfing after stunning Brazilian Gabriel Medina in their semi-final. The Western Australian pulled out a ...

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Paris 2024 surfing: All results, as men's semi-finals see Kauli Vaast ... (Olympics)

Kauli Vaast of France and Jack Robinson of Australia have advanced to the gold-medal match at Teahupo'o with one set to become the new Olympic champion.

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Paris 2024: Surfing gold medals for USA's Caroline Marks and ... (BBC News)

American Caroline Marks and home favourite Kauli Vaast of France become the 2024 Olympic surfing champions.

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Silver surfer Robinson falls to Vaast Teahupo'o clinic | Surfing ... (Surfing Australia)

Jack Robinson has claimed Australia's best-ever result in Olympic surfing, a silver medal, after falling to local Kauli Vaast in the gold medal match in ...

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Jack Robinson walked away from surfing six years ago. Now he is ... (The Guardian)

The Australian's path to silver at the Paris Games has not been straightforward after the 'next big thing in surfing' found adjusting to competitive life ...

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France's Olympic surfing champ Vaast says 'life force' helped him ... (Aljazeera.com)

France's Kauli Vaast, who rode his home wave in Polynesia to Olympic gold, says he got some extra spiritual help.

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Whale interrupts Olympic surfing in spectacular fashion in Tahiti (Sky News)

The surprise 'photobomb' came as Tatiana Weston-Webb from Brazil and Brisa Hennessy of Costa Rica took part in the semi-final. Luckily, the whale was a long ...

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Whale makes surprise appearance during 2024 Paris Olympics ... (CBS News)

With all eyes on the ocean during the final day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti, a whale breached and gave spectators and photographers ...

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Fairytale ending for Olympic darling Kauli Vaast: From local hero to ... (Olympics)

Find out how Kauli Vaast used his spiritual connection to his people to win Paris 2024 Olympic gold in Teahupo'o.

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Humpback whale shoots out of ocean during Paris Olympics' surfing ... (USA TODAY)

A Humpback whale shot out of the ocean during the surfing semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics in Tahiti on Monday.

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Melbourne Beach's Caroline Marks wins Olympic gold in surfing (News 13 Orlando)

TEAHUPO'O, Tahiti — Melbourne Beach native Caroline Marks won the women's surfing gold medal on Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti, adding to the United ...

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French Polynesia's homeboy Kauli Vaast becomes Olympic surfing ... (RNZ)

Tahiti's, Kauli Vaast, 22, has won the Olympic gold medal in the men's shortboard finals of the Paris 2024 surfing event.

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Olympic organizers gambled big on a dangerous surf spot and ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Surfing lived up to the possibilities at Teahupo'o for the 2024 Olympics, with big names eliminated early and medalists displaying resolve.

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Caroline Marks Wins Surfing Gold At Olympic Games (TeamUSA.org)

Marks (Melbourne Beach, Florida) faced Tatiana Weston-Webb in the gold medal match. After waiting more than 10 minutes to find a wave to ride, both women made ...

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