Watch: New TV Show Documents Olympic Surfers Going for the Gold in Tahiti
A new reality show about Olympic surfing is coming to a TV near you.
On March 3, a series called Tahiti Bound will debut on Peacock and NBC Sports.
It'll cover the journey of Olympic surfers on their way to the 2024 Paris Games at Teahupo'o where they'll go for the gold this summer.
.@wsl and NBC Sports partner on Olympic documentary series: Tahiti Bound
Details:https://t.co/jC1evWCSTu— NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) February 28, 2024
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According to a press release from NBC:
The six-episode series will "feature the stories and journeys of qualified Olympians and Team USA athletes on this season’s WSL Championship Tour and the road to the 2024 Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti."
The show offers fans "insights into the lives of surfing’s biggest stars," including reigning Olympic champion and five-time world champ Carissa Moore, two-time world champion John John Florence, 2023 world champ Caroline Marks, as well as "up-and-comers" Griffin Colapinto and Caity Simmers.
“Paris is re-imagining the presentation of the Olympics in so many exciting ways, and staging the surfing competition in Tahiti will provide one of the most evocative backdrops imaginable,” said Joe Gesue, Senior Vice President of Olympic Programming and Executive Editor, of NBC Sports. “Partnering with the WSL for such in-depth access to the athletes’ personal journeys to this unique Olympic setting aligns perfectly with our commitment to storytelling.”
After Tahiti Bound wraps, there will be another "highlight show" recapping the Olympic Games and the 2024 WSL CT results called Tahiti to Trestles, airing Sunday, Oct. 13. All seven episodes will also be available on the NBC Sports YouTube Channel.
World Surf League Tahiti Bound Episode Schedule
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