Countries are investing heavily in surfing at the OIympics. But just what does it take to get on the podium?
Talk about the cherry on top. When Steph Gilmore claimed her seventh Women’s World Title in Maui in 2018, she also earned a little bonus from the Australian taxpayer. As part of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) Medal Incentive Funding, athletes who win medals in World Championships in the lead-up to the Olympics are eligible for added funding. In Gilmore’s case, her victory was assigned Gold status and came with… More