World’s greatest surfer Kelly Slater breaks silence, floods social media with congratulations, heartfelt praise, for Olympic medalists: “I’m very happy for and proud of you!” – BeachGrit

The no-names added a frisson of David v Goliath excitement, largely illusory, but that could mean more at Teahupoo in three years time.
Olympics, done.
Did ya dig?
Bona fide Olympic Sport?
Whatever that means.
I think, with caveats, yes.
Played as straight-up…

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