France continues to shine at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with remarkable performances. This edition is all the more special, as it's the first time in a century that the competition returns to French soil. Paris kicked off the festivities with a spectacular opening ceremony, then followed the events at iconic venues, and the innovative, flameless Olympic cauldron in the shape of a hot-air balloon.
French athletes, driven by a spirit of conquest, are multiplying their exploits. To date, France has won 47 medals: 12 gold, 16 silver and 19 bronze. And it's far from over, as a new victory was added to the list on the night of August 5 to 6 (Paris time).
On the waves of Teahupo'o, French Polynesia, Kauli Vaast gave France a historic gold medal in surfing. In an electric final, Vaast showed the full extent of his talent, outclassing Australia's Jack Robinson.
At the age of 22, Kauli Vaast tamed the waves with precision, performing spectacular tricks. His mastery and flair enabled him to win France's first Olympic gold medal in surfing, a recent discipline that will be included for the first time in the Tokyo 2020 Games.
This triumph marks a milestone for French sport and will go down in the annals of the sport. With this victory, Kauli Vaast proves that France has its place among the world's surfing elite.
