Joan Duru, of France, surfs on a training day before the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition gets underway in Teahupo'o, Tahiti.
Paris Olympics 2024: Surfers Practice 10,000 Miles Away From French Capital - In Pics
Almost 10,000 miles away from Paris, some athletes put in the hard yards in the waters of the Pacific Ocean training to take part in the Summer Olympics. Why practicing so far away? Because that is their venue. Yes, surfing will take place in Tahiti, part of the French overseas territory thousands of miles away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. The athletes will practice from July 21-26 before the Games officially start.
Surfing training session in Teahupo'o | Photo: Ben Thouard/Pool Photo via AP
An identified surfer takes part in a surfing training session in Teahupo'o, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti, ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Luana Silva, of Brazil | Photo: AP/Gregory Bull
Luana Silva, of Brazil, surfs on a training day before the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition gets underway in Teahupo'o, Tahiti.
Sarah Baum, of South Africa | Photo: Ed Sloane/Pool Photo via AP
Sarah Baum, of South Africa, left, surfs as another surfer paddles past on a training day before the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition gets underway in Teahupo'o, Tahiti.
Italy's Leonardo Fioravanti | Photo: Ben Thouard/Pool Photo via AP
Italy's Leonardo Fioravanti takes part in a surfing training session in Teahupo'o off the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.
Spanish surfer Nadia Erostarbe | Photo: Jerome Brouillet/Pool Photo via AP
Spanish surfer Nadia Erostarbe takes part in a surfing training session in Teahupo'o off the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.
United States' Carissa Moore | Photo: Ben Thouard/Pool Photo via AP
United States' Carissa Moore takes part in a surfing training session in Teahupo'o off the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.
United States' Caitlin Simmers | Photo: Jerome Brouillet/Pool Photo via AP
United States' Caitlin Simmers takes part in a surfing training session in Teahupo'o off the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.
United States' Griffin Colapinto | Photo: Ben Thouard/Pool Photo via AP
United States' Griffin Colapinto takes part in a surfing training session in Teahupo'o off the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.
Shino Matsuda of Japan | Photo: Ed Sloane/Pool Photo via AP
Shino Matsuda of team Japan surfs a wave on a training day before the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition gets underway in Teahupo'o, Tahiti.
Olympic judges' tower | Photo: Jerome Brouillet/Pool Photo via AP
The Olympic judges' tower, center, floats as surfers train in Teahupo'o off the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.
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