women men mixed PRACTICAL INFO LOCATION Teahupo’o on the island of Tahiti, 75 km from Papeete (the capital of French Polynesia) GETTING THERE • Taiarapu-Ouest, French Polynesia CAPACITY ≈ 1,000 people, on the beach NEARBY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Vaipori Cave • Vaipah water garden • Belvedere of the plateau of Taravao • Harrison Smith botanical garden • Gauguin Museum • Mont Ronui • Vaihiria Lake • Té Pari Hiking Trail • Marae POST-2024 LEGACY Beautiful surfing destination Teahupo’o will continue to host the World Surf League’s Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o surf competition. Minor, temporary adjustments made for the Games will not remain in place after the competition. Having made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games, the surfing competition will take place in fitting surroundings. Teahupo’o will put athletes to the Olympic test as they put on a breathtaking show that will leave spectators and viewers speechless. Choosing a surfing hotspot like Tahiti – the birthplace of surfing – is sure to make for an exceptional competition. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to involve France’s overseas departments and territories and the people who live there in the Olympic Games for the first time ever, as well as celebrate France’s rich, diverse heritage. Tahiti has hosted international surfing competitions for over 20 years. Its legendary Teahupo’o wave is among the trickiest in the world and certainly one of the most spectacular at that time of year. It is seen as the ultimate challenge by accomplished surfers, some of whom – including Gabriel Medina, Kelly Slater, Jérémy Florès, Andy Irons and Mark Occhilupo – have had the honour of conquering it. Teahupo’o was part the women’s surfing circuit between 1999 and 2006, and the circuit will soon return to the iconic site. For the Games, Paris 2024 is committed to respectfully enhancing the venue, which will help conserve the outstanding local environment. The competition will adapt to the venue and its features – not the other way around. The live sites will give spectators a chance to enjoy the show while celebrating Polynesian culture, the Olympic spirit and the values championed by Paris 2024. TEAHUPO’O SURFING 2 events : 1 / 1 Shortboard / OLYMPIC GAMES P A R I S 2 0 2 4 O LY M P I C A N D P A R A LY M P I C V E N U E S : D A T A S H E E T 6 6