John John Florence in surfing

John John Florence faced elimination in the third round of the Olympic surfing competition at Teahupo’o, Tahiti, after scoring 9.07 against Australia's Jack Robinson, who scored 13.94. Florence, the top-ranked surfer in the World Surf League, previously competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but was hindered by an ACL injury. Despite this setback, he had expressed a positive mindset leading into the Paris 2024 Olympics, aiming for gold after rediscovering his passion for the sport. His opening heat was successful, where he scored a combined 17.33 to advance directly into the third round. Fellow American surfer Carissa Moore also progressed in the competition, showcasing strong performances in her heats. The surfing event highlights the competitive nature of Hawaiian surfers, with both Florence and Moore representing the U.S. in pursuit of Olympic medals.