At the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Tahiti, one of the most memorable moments unfolded during the men's surfing event. Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina soared into the air, creating a breathtaking scene that was captured perfectly by photographer Jerome Brouillet of Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Brouillet described the conditions as ideal, noting, \"the conditions were perfect, the waves were taller than we expected.\" He explained how he managed to capture the stunning photo: \"So he [Medina] is at the back of the wave and I can't see him and then he pops up and I took four pictures and one of them was this one. It was not hard to take the picture. It was more about anticipating the moment and where Gabriel will kick off the wave.\"
The media awarded a combined two-wave score of 17.4 out of a possible 20 to Medina's performance, highlighting the wave featured in the iconic photo with a score of 9.9.
Gabriel Medina shared his excitement, saying, \"I never imagined we could get waves like this in the Olympics. I'm comfortable when the waves are good and as long as it's like this, it's good for everyone… Today was a good day for sure.\" This exceptional display not only showcased Medina's skill but also underscored the perfect wave conditions that made such a spectacular moment possible.
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Perfect conditions make a breathtaking photo of surfer Gabriel Medina
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