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Italo Ferreira and Carissa Moore win first-ever Olympic surfing gold medals

Italo Ferreira and Carissa Moore have written a new golden chapter in the history of surfing. They are the inaugural Olympic surfing champions. It was finals day, and everyone knew what was at stake at Tsurigasaki Beach. And for those who thought a wave pool was a good idea for Tokyo 2020, the Japanese venue […]

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Santiago Muñiz tastes gold at the 2018 ISA World Surfing Games

Santiago Muñiz claimed the gold medal in the Open Men division at the 2018 ISA World Surfing Games, held in Tahara, Japan. In a tight final, the surfer from Argentina beat local favorite Kanoa Igarashi, Peruvian Lucca Mesina, and Japanese sensation Shun Murakami. “I am the world champion! Again! I have now qualified for the […]

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