4 2 0 S 2 I PRACTICAL INFO R A TEAHUPO’O P LOCATION Having made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo OLYMPIC GAMES Teahupo’o on the island of Tahiti, 75 km from Games, the surfing competition will take Papeete (the capital of French Polynesia) place in fitting surroundings. SURFING GETTING THERE Teahupo’o will put athletes to the Olympic test as • Taiarapu-Ouest, French Polynesia they put on a breathtaking show that will leave 2 events: 1 / 1 spectators and viewers speechless. Choosing a Shortboard / CAPACITY surfing hotspot like Tahiti – the birthplace of surfing – is sure to make for an exceptional competition. ≈ 1,000 Additionally, it provides an opportunity to involve France’s overseas departments and territories and people, on the beach the people who live there in the Olympic Games for the first time ever, as well as celebrate France’s rich, NEARBY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS diverse heritage. Tahiti has hosted international • Vaipori Cave surfing competitions for over 20 years. Its legendary • Vaipah water garden Teahupo’o wave is among the trickiest in the world • Belvedere of the plateau of Taravao and certainly one of the most spectacular at that • Harrison Smith botanical garden time of year. It is seen as the ultimate challenge by • Gauguin Museum accomplished surfers, some of whom – including • Mont Ronui Gabriel Medina, Kelly Slater, Jérémy Florès, Andy • Vaihiria Lake Irons and Mark Occhilupo – have had the honour • Té Pari Hiking Trail of conquering it. Teahupo’o was part the women’s • Marae T surfing circuit between 1999 and 2006, and the E circuit will soon return to the iconic site. E POST-2024 LEGACY H For the Games, Paris 2024 is committed to A S Beautiful surfing destination Teahupo’o will T respectfully enhancing the venue, which will help A continue to host the World Surf League’s S : D conserve the outstanding local environment. The Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o surf competition. Minor, E competition will adapt to the venue and its features U temporary adjustments made for the Games N E – not the other way around. The live sites will will not remain in place after the competition. C V give spectators a chance to enjoy the show while I P celebrating Polynesian culture, the Olympic spirit M Y L and the values championed by Paris 2024. A R A D P N C A I P M Y L O women men mixed 66