Surfing in Brazil
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CountryBrazil
National team(s)Brazil Olympics team
| Surfing in Brazil | |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| National team(s) | Brazil Olympics team |
International competitions | |
Surfing was first introduced in Brazil in the 1970s.[1][2]
The sport is predominantly participated by the middle class of the country.[3][4]
Rio Pro is one of the major professional surfing events in Brazil.
Brazil has emerged as a major power in sport surfing, which has been labeled the Brazilian Storm.[5][6] Gabriel Medina was the first Brazilian to win a World Surfing Championship.[7][8]
Rodrigo Koxa broke the world record for the largest wave at 80 ft (24.3 meters).[9]
