Vaast guided by supernatural force
The Citizen|August 08, 2024
Kauli Vaast (right) says a supernatural force in Polynesian culture helped him win Olympic surfing gold in his native Tahiti.
Vaast guided by supernatural force

Vaast this week became the first Olympic champion from the French Pacific island.

"The mana was with me from the start, every day I felt it," the 22-year-old told AFP, referring to a supernatural force that, according to Polynesian beliefs, permeates the universe.

"I couldn't see it but I felt it, and 'voila', I did it an Olympic champion," he said.

Vaast beat Australian Jack Robinson after taking the two best waves of a high-level match.

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