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Tahitian Native Michel Bourez Discusses the Olympic Impact on Teahupo’o and Working as a Reporter
Surf

Tahitian Michel Bourez Discusses the Olympic Impact on Teahupo’o and Working as a Reporter

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Rob Machado and Jackson Dorian
Surf

Rob Machado and Jackson Dorian Test Drive the Brand New Machadocado

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Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks took Gold in the second ever surfing events at the Olympic Games. Photos: Pablo Jimenez, Tim McKenna // ISAjpg
Surf

Caroline Marks, Kauli Vaast Win 2024 Olympic Surfing Gold

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Kauli Vaast on the wave of the day. Photo: Pablo Jimenez // ISA
Surf

20 Images from the Final Day of Olympic Competition at Teahupo’o

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House falling into ocean with surfer getting barreled in background. Rodanthe, NC
Surf

The Inertia Launches Outer Banks Surf Photo Challenge 2024

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Jamie O'Brien still hunting for the barrel of his life. Photo: Jamie O'Brien // YouTube
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Jamie O’Brien Hunts the Barrel of His Life in Skeleton Bay

1 min read
John John Florence on Power Tiger
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John John Florence and Jon Pyzel Break Down the New ‘Power Tiger’ Surfboard

2 min read
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Tim McKenna on Medina’s Olympic Photo: Doesn’t Represent ‘the Beauty of Teahupo’o

3 min read
Dylan Graves surfing
Surf

Dylan Graves Surfs Through ‘God’s Crack’ In Japan

1 min read
An "in-no-way-doctored photo" from Jost's Instagram announcement. Photo: Colin Jost // Instagram
Surf

Surfing Correspondent Colin Jost Sent Home From Olympics

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Jack Robinson Hasn’t Lost to Gabriel Medina in Heavy, Barreling Lefts; Will the Olympic Semifinal Be Different?
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Jack Robinson Hasn’t Lost to Gabriel Medina in Barreling Lefts; Will the Olympic Semifinal Be Different?

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The World Surf League (WSL) Lexus US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico is currently underway in Huntington Beach. Photo: WSL
Surf

US Open of Surfing Underway in Huntington Beach

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Jack Robinson's boards before and after South Korean officials requested he remove an Andy Irons-inspired design. Photos: Jack Robinson // Instagram
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Jack Robinson Removes ‘Rising Sun’ Design From Surfboards After Complaint

2 min read
When Surfers and Fishermen Collide Near Piers, Who Wins?
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When Surfers and Anglers Tangle Near Piers, Who Wins?

6 min read
Rob Machado and Nic von Rupp
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Rob Machado and Nic von Rupp Talk Style, Kelly Slater, Surfboard Design, and More

2 min read
Surf

15 Images from Day 4 of Olympic Surfing at Teahupo’o

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Olympic Semifinals Set in Tahiti as Carissa Moore’s Gold Medal Defense Comes to an End
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Olympic Semifinals Set in Tahiti as Carissa Moore’s Gold Medal Defense Comes to an End

6 min read
The Inertia's HOMETOWN HYPE presented by White Claw kicks off August 15th at Hero Beach Club in Montauk, NY.
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The Inertia Launches Inaugural HOMETOWN HYPE Tour with White Claw

4 min read
ISA Removes Australian Olympic Surfing Judge for Perceived Bias; We Broke Down the Scores
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ISA Removes Australian Olympic Surfing Judge for Perceived Bias; We Broke Down the Scores

4 min read