French surfing team trains at future LA 2028 Olympic venue

The French surfing squad has begun its first full‑scale training camp at the future Los Angeles 2028 Olympic venue, the site of the Lexus Trestles Pro in California. Led by reigning Olympic champion Kauli Vaast, the team arrived this week to evaluate both athletic readiness and the logistical framework required for competing on the U.S. West Coast, a venue that will host the sport’s second Olympic appearance.

The camp serves as a preparatory step toward defending the medals France secured at the Paris 2024 Games, where the nation earned a gold and a silver in surfing. Organizers are using the session to fine‑tune travel, equipment handling and athlete support protocols ahead of the 2028 competition, while athletes test wave conditions that mirror those expected for the Olympic event. The French federation expects the insights gained at the Lexus Trestles Pro to inform its strategy as it aims to replicate its recent success on the Olympic stage.