Judge Removed From Olympics Surfing After Photo With Competitor Circulates Online

A surfing judge was removed from the Paris Olympics, it was confirmed.
Judge Removed From Olympics Surfing After Photo With Competitor Circulates Online
Kauli Vaast, of France, warms up prior to the quarterfinals round of the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, on Aug. 1, 2024. Gregory Bull/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A surfing judge was removed from the Paris Olympics after a photo was being circulated on social media of him posing with an Australian Olympics competitor and team coach.

During one of the competition’s off days, a photo was shared on social media showing Australian judge Benjamin Lowe posing alongside Australian surfing team member Ethan Ewing. Bede Durbidge, coach of the Australian team, was also shown in the photo.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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