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Olympic Gold Medal vs. World Title, What matters more? Watch the newest episode of GETTING HEATED and see what Ross Williams and Mick Fanning have to say about it -----> https://youtu.be/zF4w3bvyvz8

4 years ago | [YT] | 129



@dozer11

Until we actually see what the Olympic competition will be like, I don't think it's fair to even compare it yet. Yeah, based on what we know already, it doesn't sound good. Sure, the every 4 years prestige for the Olympics is great, but the actual location makes a huge difference. And if it's not executed well, who will watch or care?

4 years ago | 12

@mjl.9-19

Olympics is like one event. You get through trials, Heats, semi's etc. One event; one Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal.  World CT Championship represents a year of more than 10 contests world-wide, wildly varying conditions. Each CT contestant represents his or her nation and flag.  There's no comparison really, Surfing olympics only adds a novelty to the progression of surfing in history.

4 years ago | 2

@FrogOnToast

Theres a world tour CT every year. Olympics only come around once every 4 years. So gold medals are way more rare

4 years ago | 8

@RaulEdu33

Olympic Medals are very rare. 🥇🌊

4 years ago | 2

@j3f423

The people have spoken

4 years ago | 0

@maattttt07

This is a good question after surfing has been in the Olympics for 10-20 years. After somebody has won a world title AND the Olympics ( like John john ha)

4 years ago | 2

@alejandrotobienne584

World Title Means more for the ages. Medal is more your country related.

4 years ago | 0

@js4386

Surfing is not an Olympic Sport. It will be embarrassing and boring to see Olympic level surfing in 1ft shit🥱🥱

4 years ago | 1

@larrydowling5213

And that's what's wrong with this country and world. More people picking world title. That selfishness shouldn't be more important than winning a gold metal for yourself and your country. SMFH 😷🇺

4 years ago | 0