Who Is Gabriel Medina? Why the Surfer’s Olympic Photo Is Going Viral
Medina returned to the sport later that year but injured his knee at Oi Rio Pro 2022. But even when the tides changed, he continued to strive for greatness—winning the 2023 Western Australia Margaret River Pro.
And while Medina—who drew attention earlier this year when he voiced his opinions about WSL’s judging—wouldn’t turn down an Olympic medal, it’s not the only way he’s defining success.
“I’ve been through a lot of stuff the past 10 years of my life,” he told Olympics.com. “I won three titles, world titles. So I’ve been dealing with pressure and people talking, the possibilities.”
“I know that I’ve been working really hard for this moment, and I really want to do good here,” Medina added. “But I’m more paying attention of my time in the water because I love being in the water here. I don’t think about results. I don’t think about the others. I just want to surf here because it’s my favorite wave.”
As he awaits his next round of competition, keep reading to relive more candid Olympic moments.
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