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Kanoa Igarashi Becomes First Surfer to Qualify for LA28 Olympics
Japanese-American surfer Kanoa Igarashi has become the first athlete to officially qualify for the surfing competition at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The two-time Olympic medalist secured his spot through the qualifying process ahead of the Games on his home turf in California. Surfing fans are celebrating the milestone for one of the sport's most prominent competitors.
Why now: Olympic qualification is a major milestone and LA28 is a high-profile upcoming Games in surfing's home region.
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- Kanoa Igarashi Becomes First Surfer to Qualify for LA28 Olympics · SURFER Magazine
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