Kauli Vaast Wins Olympic Gold in Surfing

Kauli Vaast of France secured the gold medal in men's surfing at the 2024 Paris Olympics held at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, defeating Australia's Jack Robinson, who took silver, while Brazil's Gabriel Medina claimed bronze. Vaast's victory marked a historic achievement as it was France's first Olympic surfing gold, celebrated amidst cheers from local spectators. The final was characterized by challenging wave conditions, with Vaast catching the two best waves and Robinson only managing one. The competition saw all medalists being first-time Olympic medalists, as previous champion Carissa Moore was eliminated in the quarterfinals. In women's surfing, Tatiana Weston-Webb from Brazil advanced to the gold medal final against Caroline Marks from the USA after defeating Brisa Hennessy, who was penalized for interference. The Olympic surfing events faced delays due to unfavorable conditions but ultimately provided thrilling moments for athletes and fans alike.