Kauli Vaast defended his home surf break and won a legendary gold medal for his island and his people. View this story and more Olympics coverage here.
Kauli Vaast defends his reef, local boy wins gold in men's surfing final at home

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Kauli Vaast flexes as he exits a wave enroute to winning the gold medal in surfing in his home of Tahiti at the 2024 Olympic Games

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