Paris Olympics: Surf's up in Tahiti

Nothing says Paris like the beaches of Teahupo'o. The Daily Beast's Craig Copetas tells François Picard why organisers picked Tahiti over Biarritz in southwestern France for the surf competition. Also, three cheers for the 45,000 volunteers providing guidance and good cheer to spectators and athletes alike. Plus, Yusuf Dikec deserves the gold medal for nonchalance. The 51-year-old Turkish silver medallist in the 10-metre air pistol mixed team event has attained cult status with his casual, old school approach to shooting, what with his hand in his pocket and regular prescription glasses.

Aug 2, 2024 - 06:00
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Paris Olympics: Surf's up in Tahiti
Nothing says Paris like the beaches of Teahupo'o. The Daily Beast's Craig Copetas tells François Picard why organisers picked Tahiti over Biarritz in southwestern France for the surf competition. Also, three cheers for the 45,000 volunteers providing guidance and good cheer to spectators and athletes alike. Plus, Yusuf Dikec deserves the gold medal for nonchalance. The 51-year-old Turkish silver medallist in the 10-metre air pistol mixed team event has attained cult status with his casual, old school approach to shooting, what with his hand in his pocket and regular prescription glasses.

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