Caroline Marks clinched the Olympic gold medal in women’s surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing home the victory in a dramatic final held at Teahupo’o, Tahiti. Marks narrowly outperformed Brazil’s Tatiana Weston-Webb with a score of 10.50 to 10.33, showcasing her skill on challenging waves to capture the second consecutive Olympic gold for Team USA in women’s surfing.
Decisive Moments and Final Score
The 35-minute final started slowly, with both surfers awaiting ideal waves. Marks seized the lead with a 7.50 on a beautifully executed barrel ride. Although Weston-Webb attempted a comeback with a late wave that scored 4.50, it was just shy of the points needed to overtake Marks. France’s Johanne Defay claimed the bronze after defeating Brisa Hennessy of Costa Rica in the earlier bronze-medal match.
This victory not only adds to Marks’ achievements as a world-class surfer but also highlights her resilience and strategic approach in challenging conditions at one of surfing’s most iconic locationsOlympics.
