Olympic surfer's head injury underscores danger of competing on famous wave in Tahiti

By USA Today | Jul 29, 2024 at 07:50 AM EST

Olympic surfers may wear helmets in Paris Games due to the dangerous waves at Teahupo'o break in Tahiti. French surfer Johanne Defray needed stitches after hitting the coral reef. American surfer Griffin Colapinto also considered wearing a helmet during practice.

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