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Sanoa Dempfle-Olin from Tofino, B.C. will be Canada’s first Olympic surfer. She’ll have to master the waves in Tahiti, which boasts some of the biggest and most unique waves in the world. Sanoa Dempfle-Olin, from Tofino, B.C. will be Canada’s 1st Olympic surfer Karissa Donkin · for CBC Sports ·Continue Reading

Sanoa Dempfle-Olin, who captured a silver medal at the Pan American Games last fall, will be the first Canadian to compete in surfing in an Olympic Games starting Saturday. 2023 Pan Am silver medallist believes there’s a big future for the sport in CanadaDonna Spencer · The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

Sanoa Dempfle-Olin has become the first-ever surfing athlete named to the Canadian Olympic Team, CSA Surf Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced in a press release Monday. Tofino, B.C., teen calls historic Summer Games confirmation ‘a dream coming true’ Alex McComb · CBC Sports · Posted: May 13, 2024Continue Reading

Surfing prodigy Erin Brooks has won her fight for Canadian citizenship, opening the door for her to compete for Canada at the Paris Olympics. Texas-born 16-year-old has Canadian ties through her father, grandfather Neil Davidson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 13, 2024 4:35 PM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading