Tahitian surfing champion takes victory lap along the Seine
On Monday, Vaast won men's surfing gold on his Tahitian home waves at Teahupo'o, becoming the first Olympic champion from the French Pacific island. He wowed supporters again on Friday as he surfed along France's iconic river nearly 16,000 kilometres (9,950 miles) from his native Tahiti. The 22-year-old trailed behind a boat, using the small wave it created as it sped along the Seine, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The beaming athlete proudly showed off his gold medal as he rode the Paris waves. Читать дальше...