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Who are the French faces of the Games?

Who are the French faces of the Games?

Seven-time Olympic discus thrower Melina Robert-Michon was a natural choice to carry the flag in Paris for a French team with a smattering of global stars.

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

The famed Tahitian surf break at Teahupo'o will provide a spectacular setting for the Olympic surfing competition.

Inside the tube of classic surf film Crystal Voyager

Inside the tube of classic surf film Crystal Voyager

Inside the tube of classic surf film Crystal Voyager

Inside the tube of classic surf film Crystal Voyager

A digital remaster of 1973 surf classic Crystal Voyager will screen at the Sydney Opera House, 50 years after it premiered at the newly-built venue.

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Surfer Wright battling balance issues ahead of Olympics

Surfer Wright battling balance issues ahead of Olympics

Australian surf star Tyler Wright says she has been battling balance issues in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.

Ewing thrives in Rio surf, Robinson a shock casualty

Ewing thrives in Rio surf, Robinson a shock casualty

Queensland's Ethan Ewing is into the quarter-finals of the Rio Pro, but West Australian surfer Jack Robinson was eliminated and dropped a spot in the rankings.

Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Australians Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing have cruised into the third round of the Rio Pro, but Molly Picklum endured a tougher time in the women's draw.

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

The World Surf League has opted to delay surfing at the Rio Pro for two additional days, hoping that a swell arrives with top-five ranking spots on the line.

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Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Molly Picklum, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing are Australia's leading hopes in the World Surf League's Rio Pro as they chase a crucial top-five rankings spot.

Stars stake world surf title claims in El Salvador

Stars stake world surf title claims in El Salvador

Stars stake world surf title claims in El Salvador

Stars stake world surf title claims in El Salvador

Hawaiian star John John Florence and defending world champion Caroline Marks have won the El Salvador leg of the World Surf League.

Picklum falls in El Salvador surf quarter-finals

Picklum falls in El Salvador surf quarter-finals

Picklum falls in El Salvador surf quarter-finals

Picklum falls in El Salvador surf quarter-finals

Molly Picklum has bowed out in the quarter-finals of the El Salvador Pro, with Hawaiian Gabriela Ryan posting the top score of the day with an eight-point ride.

Aussie Robinson survives upsets at El Salvador Surf Pro

Aussie Robinson survives upsets at El Salvador Surf Pro

Aussie Robinson survives upsets at El Salvador Surf Pro

Aussie Robinson survives upsets at El Salvador Surf Pro

While local wildcard Bryan Perez shocked world No.5 Italo Ferreira, Australia's Jack Robinson moved into the quarter-finals at the Surf City El Salvador Pro.

Wright crashes out in El Salvador, title hopes are slim

Wright crashes out in El Salvador, title hopes are slim

Wright crashes out in El Salvador, title hopes are slim

Wright crashes out in El Salvador, title hopes are slim

World No.3 Molly Picklum has moved into the quarter-finals at the World Surf League's El Salvador Pro, but Tyler Wright was eliminated in the second round.

John John the man to catch as WSL heads to El Salvador

John John the man to catch as WSL heads to El Salvador

John John the man to catch as WSL heads to El Salvador

John John the man to catch as WSL heads to El Salvador

The scramble for top-five spots is heating up, with just three events remaining before the World Surf League finals begin in September.

Young surfer fatally stabbed in 'robbery gone wrong'

Young surfer fatally stabbed in 'robbery gone wrong'

Young surfer fatally stabbed in 'robbery gone wrong'

Young surfer fatally stabbed in 'robbery gone wrong'

A 36-year-old man has been charged over the death of a young surfer death in a beachside car park on the NSW Mid North Coast.

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Ferreira reigns in monster Tahiti Pro swell

Brazil's Italo Ferreira has won the Tahiti Pro in perfect Teahupo'o conditions, but the Tokyo gold medallist won't be returning there to defend his Games title.

Ewing duel looms as swell arrives, Tahiti Pro delivers

Tahiti's Olympic wave will be pumping when Australian Ethan Ewing faces an early Games pressure test against retiring American surfing legend Kelly Slater.

Teahupo'o surfing contest still waiting on swell

Surfers in the WSL championship tour event at Tahiti's Teahupo'o break are still waiting on the arrival of a big swell for competition to restart.

Tahiti Pro surfing on hold with huge swell expected

A massive swell is expected to arrive at Tahiti's Olympic surf break Teahupo'o, with competition in the World Surf League event on hold until then.

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Aussies Picklum, Wright through to last eight in Tahiti

Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright are through to the quarter-finals of the Tahiti Pro as the Australian pair get to grips with the Olympic break at Teahupo'o.

Third successive lay day called at surfing's Tahiti Pro

The venue for the Olympic surfing competition is struggling with poor swell after a third consecutive lay day for the WSL Championship Tour at Teahupo'o.

Magical Teahupo'o worth the danger, says Aussie surfer

Top-ranked Australian Molly Picklum says she can see the fear in her fellow surfers in dangerous waves such as Teahupo'o, which can give her the upper hand.

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Leading Australians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum are hoping the Olympic surf venue of Tahiti's Teahupo'o lives up to its fearsome reputation.

Wright to lead surfing quartet in Tahiti for Olympics

Australia have named a strong team for the Olympic surfing event in Tahiti featuring Tyler Wright, Molly Picklum, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing.

Snapper Rocks back on World Surf League tour

Queensland's Snapper Rocks will return to the elite World Surf League tour in 2025, with the break's status guaranteed until 2028.

Kelly Slater to make surprise showing at Gold Coast Pro

Kelly Slater's time as a full-time athlete on the Championship Tour is over, but the 11-time world champion will compete in at least three more events in 2024.

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