definitely happy with where we’re at and look- ing forward to the rest of it.” Volleyball matches during the Paris Olym- pics start on Saturday, July 27. Final medal matches are expected to be played between Friday, August 9 and Sunday, August 11. Beach volleyball events will take place between July 27 and August 10. As Hawai‘i continues to make waves on the global sporting scene, all eyes will be on Team USA Olympic champion and five-time world champion Carissa Moore as she aims to add another gold medal to her illustrious career at the legendary surfing spot Teahupo‘o in Tahiti during the Paris Olympics. With just months remaining, Moore feels less burdened by expectations and more focused
on upholding the high standards she sets for herself in each competition. “There are always butterflies when you care about something a lot, but it’s excitement as well. I had such a great time in Tokyo, and I’m looking forward to being a part of the Olympic experience again,” Moore says. “I think it’s just the time to really celebrate our sport of surfing. I wouldn’t be the woman I am today–the athlete I am today–without the people, the waves, and the places that have raised me.” The Paris Olympics will mark Moore’s final competitive event before she steps away from surfing to pursue new passions. In April, Moore published her new book, Hawai‘i Gold, which she describes as a love letter to surfing and her home in Hawai‘i. “Now, stepping away from the
“We’re pros at the highest level, but we’re still talking about the good old days at Outrigger. That’s pretty special.” — Micah Christenson
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