Surfing will debut at the Olympics this year and there's a strong chance that gold medal will be draped over a Brazilian's neck. For decades, surfing has been associated with Californians with bleached blond hair, Australians and of course the first real crossover star, Kelly Slater. In 1987, the Association of Brazilian Surfing Professionals (ABRASP) formed a professional tour. Doors were opening up like never before and years later, Brazil and those surfers themselves are reaping the rewards. It would come as no surprise at all to see the 'Brazilian Storm' swirl through the Olympics this summer.

Source: Daily Mail July 24, 2021 13:04 UTC