The world-famous waves off the coast of Teahupo’o in Tahiti were the stunning backdrop for the Olympic surfing events at this year’s Games. Amidst the competitive chaos, only two photographers were granted access to the ocean to capture the athletes up close.
While most photographers were limited to shooting from boats or the beach, one photographer, in particular, Ben Thouard, spent approximately 10 hours in the water each day during the events, offering a unique and intimate perspective of the competition.
