The ocean came to life today at the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona, Stop No. 8 on the World Surf League (WSL) 2024 Championship Tour (CT). After four consecutive off days, featuring stunning weather but only small waves, the powerful four-to-six-foot swell that lined the beach at Praia de Itaúna was a welcome sight for the women’s and men’s Opening Rounds to get underway, followed by the women’s and men’s Elimination Rounds. As the penultimate event before the Lexus WSL Finals, the race for...