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After days of barreling along the huge waves of Tahiti's island paradise, French Polynesian surfer Vahine Fierro has even more reason to look forward to this summer's Olympics. Fierro and Italo Ferreira of Brazil won the World Surf League Championship Tour event in Teahupoʻo on Tahiti this week as surfers got a taste of the tropical venue that will host the surfing events for the Paris Olympics.

French Polynesian surfer Vahine Fierro and Brazilian Italo Ferreira triumphed at the World Surf League Championship Tour in Tahiti. This event previews the surfing venue for the Paris Olympics, showcasing spectacular waves. Critics voice environmental concerns, but necessary preparations are underway. Next tour stop: Punta Roca, El Salvador.

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The Olympic surfing competition, to be held on the French Polynesian island of Tahiti, will involve fears: dangerous waves and environmental concerns.

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