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South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
How champion surfer went from ‘inoperable' brain tumour to Olympic glory leading France
Jeremy Flores faced numerous challenges in the water as he carved himself a hugely successful surfing career, but nothing prepared the Frenchman for the tumultuous months that followed his retirement in 2021. Within months of stepping away from competition, Flores, the most successful male European in surfing history, was diagnosed with a brain tumour that turned his life upside down. He survived to tell the tale, after years of silence, in a new documentary, Dos au Mur ('Backs to the Wall'), which premiered in Paris on June 4. 'I told myself it was time to talk about it,' he says. 'I needed to get it off my chest, to send a message to my children and others who might need it. This was clearly the hardest ordeal of my life.' Flores rides a monster wave during the first round of The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau invitational at Waimea Bay in Waimea, Hawaii on February 25, 2016. Photo: AFP Flores was born in Reunion, a French island in the Indian Ocean that is a paradise for surfers – in spite of the large number of sharks.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet Big Wave pro surfers at Pearlridge this weekend
HONOLULU (KHON2) — In collaboration with the Eddie Aikau Foundation, T&C Surf will host an exclusive meet-and-greet event featuring Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfers. 'That sealed my fate as the winner,' Landon McNamara on Eddie Aikau win WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live at Pearlridge Center to learn more about the event and how attendees can meet their favorite Big Wave surfers while winning amazing prizes. The special gathering offers fans a rare opportunity to engage with some of the world's most accomplished Big Wave surfers, celebrate Eddie Aikau's legacy and experience the true spirit of aloha. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Guests can receive limited-edition Eddie posters and win exclusive prizes such as priceless signed Eddie contest jerseys and a custom T&C Surf surfboard. Confirmed athletes attending include: Landon McNamara Mason Ho Billy Kemper Aaron Gold Chad Keaulana Jake Maki Mark Healey Ha'a Aikau Joey Cadiz Mikey O'Shaughnessy Tiare Lawrence Ben Wilkinson Eala Stewart Emily Erickson Check out more news from around Hawaii Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
