Evolution of Surfing

The Evolution of Surfing as an olympic event. Surfer: one might picture a brainless bleach blond male, approximately in his mid to late teens, shabby appearance, casual and laid back with no clue of what the "real world" is like . Could it be this same image that prevents the sport of surfing from becoming an Olympic event? Perhaps! Surfing is a popular sport with professional surfers earning around $120,000 or more in competitions. It has been …

…the respect and recognition it deserves. Surfing meets the standards of the I.O.C., and the question of it becoming an Olympic event hangs in the balance for reasons that are unknown at the time. In conclusion, the requirements of the sport have been met, and if Olympic entry is gained it will benefit the environmental and economical aspects of the sport. Surfing is a sport worthy of Olympic victory, and an anticipated arrival.