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A moment for the ages Whale crashes surf final on the other side of the world
The spectators at the surf final in Tahiti are amazed: As Tatiana Weston-Webb from Brazil gets ready for her heat, a whale suddenly jumps out of the water.
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- Surfing takes place in Tahiti at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
- A whale causes a stir during the surfing final.
- As Brazilian Tatiana Weston-Webb gets ready, a whale jumps out of the water.
A whale provided a special moment at the Olympic surfing final: as Tatiana Weston-Webb from Brazil was getting ready, a whale suddenly jumped out of the water in Tahiti.
It was probably a humpback whale. They are known for their acrobatic leaps and can be found in the waters around Tahiti, especially during the breeding season - from July to November.
The men's final was won by local hero Kauli Vaast from Tahiti, who competed for France. In the women's event, it was Carolina Marks from the USA who took gold. She beat Weston-Webb in the final.
