2024 Paris Olympics surfing event location, Tahiti's Teahupo'o wave, poses life-threatening risks due to shallow coral reef.

Tahiti's waves are a matter of life and death for surfing Olympics: Tahiti's Teahupo'o wave, location of the surfing event for the Paris 2024 Olympics, is considered one of the most dangerous waves in the world. The razor-sharp coral reef lies just inches below riders when they fall, making it a life-or-death experience. The start time for the surfing event is flexible as it depends on the waves.

July 26, 2024
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