How Lowers Became the 2028 Olympic Surfing Venue - Stab Mag
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"Surfing wasn’t added to the Olympics just because of the sport itself. It was about the lifestyle. The beach culture. The energy. In Tokyo, they had a massive festival planned—like Coachella times ten. A museum. Giant activations. But it all got wiped out by COVID. The IOC isn’t just selling surfing; they’re selling youth, culture, and experience. That’s where Huntington shines. It’s like the Snapper Rocks of the U.S.—perfect for big crowds and big moments. Trestles? Where do you even send the spectators? Where do they park? It’s going to be chaos. It’ll work out in the end, but yeah, there are still a lot of challenges to solve," our source told Stab. Photo by WSL

How Lowers Became the 2028 Olympic Surfing Venue

The cobblestones beat Huntington’s flash, dodged the chlorine trap, and buried a couple Olympic gold campaigns along the way.

Words by Ethan Davis
Reading Time: 6 minutes

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