The Olympic Games are always in a state of flux, with some events dropping out in favor of newer, more popular sports.
Oftentimes, it takes a long time to get the Olympic Committee to add a new sport into the mix, which was very much the case with surfing.
My Analysis
The sport was officially given the nod to begin in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and will return once again in Paris.
We say Paris, but anyone who knows geography will be well aware that there are not a ton of big waves rolling down the Seine.
With that in mind, the surfing events will actually take place more than 10,000 miles away in Tahiti, which could prove to be good news for those of you planning on wagering on surfing, as the location being used is one that we have already seen on the WSL Tour this season.
^Dates and Olympic Surfing Info
Before we get to the odds for the men’s and women’s surfing events, let’s quickly talk about some of the details of the competition.
Between July 27 and August 8, surfing will have 4 specific days of competition.
Judges will look at the run of each surfer, giving points for the difficulty of the tricks, as well as speed, flow, and power.
The top 3 scorers in each event will land the medals.
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Men’s Olympic Surfing Odds: Top 3 to Win Medals
- Gabriel Medina +212
- John John Florence +320
- Jack Robinson +360
Women’s Olympic Surfing Odds
If we are to take the earlier event in Tahiti as a potential preview for the Olympic Games, then we may well be in a good spot when it comes time to bet.
All 3 of the female surfers who exceled in Tahiti this year are taking part in the Paris Games.
Top 3 to Win Medals
- Vahine Fierro +310
- Caroline Marks +470
- Caitlin Simmers +630
Stone cold.
— World Surf League (@wsl) May 31, 2024
Gabriel Medina’s 9.73 drainer. It’s no surprise Gabe has made the semis in seven of nine events he’s surfed at Teahupo’o. He’s made six of those finals, winning twice. Winning this QF matchup against RCal, he’ll face John John Florence in semifinal 2 coming up. Don’t… pic.twitter.com/ktybzDfQIy
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