Surfing has been included in the 2019 Pan American Games, to be held in Lima, the capital of Peru.
The decision marks a significant moment in the history of the sport, and puts surfing one step closer to the Olympic Games, an old dream envisioned by Fernando Aguerre, president of the International Surfing Association (ISA).
He’s known for his high-flying moves, but Dane Reynolds (USA) also has a knack for hacking up walls with a few surprises along the way. He showed off his skills at the 2009 Billabong Pro J-Bay, where he surfed his way to the Semifinals.
Starting July 8, Reynolds will again have the chance to reveal his prowess below the lip as a wildcard at the J-Bay Open.