With the ceremonial blow of a conch shell and blare of a judge’s horn, the third day of the Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti began with the male surfers going head-to-head, some reaching the end of the road on their quest for gold. Stunning waves and steady swells in the morning heats Monday brought a fresh surge of energy to competitors and spectators, after Sunday’s lackluster conditions, while conditions rapidly tapered around midday due to a storm, postponing the women’s afternoon competition.
