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Surfing, skateboarding make Olympic debuts

By Associated Press

July 24, 2021

Summer Olympics

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Hawaii's John John Florence, competing for the United States, and Australia's Owen Wright walk to the water prior to the men's surfing competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sunday at Tsurigasaki beach in Ichinomiya, Japan.
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John John Florence, of the United States, smiles after the second round.
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Hawaii's Carissa Moore, competing for the United States, competes during the first round at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sunday at Tsurigasaki beach in Ichinomiya, Japan.
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Carissa Moore, of the United States, competes during the first round.
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John John Florence, of the United States, competes during the second round.
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John John Florence, of the United States, smiles after the second round.
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From left, silver medalist Kelvin Hoefler of Brazil, gold medalist Yuto Horigome of Japan and bronze medalist Jagger Eton pose after the medal presentation at the men's street skateboarding finals on Sunday at Ariake Urban Sports Park in Tokyo.
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Yuto Horigome of Japan competes in the men's street skateboarding finals.
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Nyjah Huston of the United States waves after his final attempt during the men's street skateboarding finals.
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Carissa Moore, of the United States, competes during the first round.
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John John Florence, of the United States, enters the water during the first round.
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Jagger Eton of the United States falls on his final attempt during the men's street skateboarding finals.
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John John Florence, of the United States, takes a moment as he enters the water during the first round.
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John John Florence, of the United States, competes during the first round.
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Yuto Horigome of Japan competes during the men's street skateboarding finals.
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Yuto Horigome of Japan competes during the men's street skateboarding finals.
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Yuto Horigome of Japan reacts after skating during the men's street skateboarding finals.
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Jagger Eaton of the United States tumbles during the men's street skateboarding finals.
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Aurelien Giraud of France competes during the men's street skateboarding finals.
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Kelvin Hoefler of Brazil skates during the men's street skateboarding finals.
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Japan's Amuro Tsuzuki smiles after the second round of the women's surfing.
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Israel's Anat Lelior maneuvers on a wave during the second round.

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