Shortboard surfing saw its inaugural competition in the 2020 (21) Tokyo Olympics! Congrats to all involved who made it happen and we look forward to surfing becoming a more prominent sport.
Blue Collar Sports’ Trevor Brendlin recaps the games and the heats that led to the first-ever crowning of Olympic surfing champions.
Medals
Women
Gold - C. Moore (United States)
Silver - B. Buitendag (South Africa)
Bronze - A. Tsuzuki (Japan)
Men
Gold - I. Ferreira (Brazil)
Silver - K. Igarashi (Japan)
Bronze - O. Wright (Australia)
