What is Competing at Teahupo'o, Tahiti Really Like?

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Qualification Season 2023 is heading toward the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro and those who qualify will compete in Teahupo'o, Tahiti next August. Brazil's Gabriel Medina, Japan's Kanoa Igarashi, Australia's Stephanie Gilmore, and more break down exactly what makes the wave at Teahupo'o a challenge for even the world's best surfers.

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