Competitors paddle out to the world-famous waves of Teahupo'o in Tahiti

During training sessions in the days before the Olympics, champion surfers get a chance to familiarize or reacquaint themselves with the unique, large waves considered some of the heaviest in the world
Joao Chianca, of Brazil, surfs on a training day ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition (July 23) in Teahupo'o, Tahiti
Joao Chianca, of Brazil, surfs on a training day ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition (July 23) in Teahupo'o, TahitiAP / Gregory Bull
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Surfers paddle out to waves throughout the day during different time slots allotted to each national team. Many surfers cruised through the waves with a look of ease. Other times they were seen bailing from waves that pounded on to the shallow coral reef.

Joao Chianca, of Brazil, surfs on a training day ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition (July 23) in Teahupo'o, Tahiti
Surfers, staff, locals make final preparations in Tahiti before Paris Olympics start
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