Kanoa Igarashi: How surfing helped me embrace my mixed heritage
The Olympic medallist shared his unique experience of growing up in both the Japanese and American cultures, discovering a sense of belonging through the ocean, and learning to love his differences after competing for Japan at his home Olympic Games of Tokyo 2020 in 2021. Watch for more of this exclusive interview with the man who was once the youngest rookie surfer on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour and won ISA World Surfing Games gold in 2022.