
Kauli Vaast
Kauli Vaast is a professional surfer from Tahiti who gained international acclaim for his exceptional surfing talent. He notably won the Olympic gold medal in surfing during the 2024 Paris Olympics, which were held at the iconic Teahupo’o break. His victory has made him a celebrated figure in the surfing community, and he recently showcased his skills again at the Tahiti Pro.
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Kauli Vaast is an Olympic surfer who partnered with Novotel to create motivational videos.
Your next hotel stay is getting a wellness makeoverThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-27
Local Tahitian Kauli Vaast, who won Olympic gold here in 2024, was another to shine in the challenging conditions.
Kelly Slater comes out of retirement to score big in Teahupo’o Tahiti ProTaipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·
Taiwan· 2026-08-10








