Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina secured the bronze medal in the men’s surfing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday, August 5, at Teahupo’o in Tahiti. After a disappointing semifinal loss to Australian Jack Robinson, where poor wave conditions limited Medina to surfing only one wave, he bounced back in the bronze medal match against Peruvian Alonso Correa.In the bronze medal contest, Medina showcased his skill and determination, scoring two impressive 7.77-point rides. His total score of 15.54 comfortably surpassed Correa’s 12.43, securing the third-place finish. This victory marks Medina’s first Olympic medal, improving upon his fourth-place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Games.’This is a great day for me,’ Medina said after the event. ‘I’m happy to have won the bronze medal.’ The surfing competition at Teahupo’o has been challenging due to inconsistent wave conditions, which played a significant role in the outcomes of several heats. Despite these obstacles, Medina’s performance in the bronze medal match demonstrated his ability to adapt and excel under pressure.Brazil’s medal hopes in surfing are not over yet. Tatiana Weston-Webb is set to compete in the women’s final against American Caroline Marks later on the same day, guaranteeing at least a silver medal for Brazil in that event. Meanwhile, the men’s gold medal match will feature France’s Kauli Vaast against Australia’s Jack Robinson.
Key points
- Gabriel Medina won the bronze medal in men’s surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Medina scored 15.
- This is Medina’s first Olympic medal, improving on his fourth-place finish in Tokyo 2020.
- Brazilian Tatiana Weston-Webb is set to compete in the women’s surfing final, guaranteeing at least a silver medal for Brazil.
54 points in the bronze medal match, defeating Alonso Correa of Peru.
