While most of the 2024 Olympic events are taking place in Paris, surfing events are being held more than 9,000 miles away from the French capital in Tahiti. Part of French Polynesia, Tahiti boasts some of the world's most beautiful and dangerous waves. The host village of Teahupo’o is located 15,730km (9,770 miles) from Paris, making the venue the furthest-ever from an Olympic host city.
While the majority of the 2024 Olympic events are centered in Paris, surfing competitions are unfolding in a unique and distant location—Tahiti. Situated more than 9,000 miles away from the French capital, Tahiti, a part of French Polynesia, is renowned for its stunning yet perilous waves. The surfing events are being held in the picturesque village of Teahupo’o, which stands at a remarkable 15,730 kilometers (9,770 miles) from Paris. This makes Teahupo’o the furthest-ever Olympic venue from the main host city, adding a distinct and adventurous dimension to the Paris Games. As athletes tackle some of the world's most challenging waves, this remote and breathtaking location highlights the global reach and diversity of the Olympic Games.
