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What did winning an Olympic medal while representing the host nation of Japan mean to 23-year-old Kanoa Igarashi? In short: everything. For the longer answer, take some time to read the below. Photo: Sean Evans/ISA

Long Read: View From The Podium

Inside surfing’s unexpected Olympic triumph, through the lens of Kanoa Igarashi and Owen Wright.

Words by Jed Smith
Reading Time: 12 minutes

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