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From Surf Mats to Wave Pools: Surfing's Evolution in the US Stories

From Surf Mats to Wave Pools: Surfing's Evolution in the US

Explore how surfing has transformed from humble beginnings with surf mats to cutting-edge wave pools. Discover innovation at Wavegarden's new California park and nostalgic tales of early surfers. Dive into the history and tech shaping the sport.

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Maui Windsurfers Shine at Fiji Pro & Wavegarden's US Wave Pool Revolution Stories

Maui Windsurfers Shine at Fiji Pro & Wavegarden's US Wave Pool Revolution

Maui windsurfers dominate Fiji's Cloudbreak while Wavegarden's new US wave pool redefines surf training with cutting-edge tech. Dive into these stories.

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Wave Pools, Windsurf Wins & Beach Safety: Surf News Roundup Stories

Wave Pools, Windsurf Wins & Beach Safety: Surf News Roundup

California's new wave pool, Maui windsurfers' Fiji win, and lifeguard safety alerts—your quick surf update.

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Who Was Grete Waitz? The Legacy Behind NYRR's Great Gallop 10K Stories

Who Was Grete Waitz? The Legacy Behind NYRR's Great Gallop 10K

Nine New York City Marathon wins, five New York Mini 10K titles, and a cancer foundation she built after her own diagnosis. The story behind the name on this weekend's Central Park race.

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Your Photos from the 2026 NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K Are Live Stories

Your Photos from the 2026 NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K Are Live

8,517 runners finished this year's Grete's Great Gallop 10K on the same Central Park loop where Grete Waitz once won five straight titles. The full gallery from Saturday's race is up now.

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Wave Pools, Windsurfing Wins, and Emerging Surf Scenes Stories

Wave Pools, Windsurfing Wins, and Emerging Surf Scenes

From a new desert wave pool to Fiji windsurfing glory and Bangladesh's rising surfers, here's what's making waves this week.

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Top 5 Running Photographers in NYC (And What They Do Differently) Stories

Top 5 Running Photographers in NYC (And What They Do Differently)

Meet the five running photographers shaping the NYC scene, from Olympic track work to run club Sundays. Plus what a running photographer costs in New York and how to start shooting races yourself.

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New Wave Pool, Secret Wave & CA Safety Stories

New Wave Pool, Secret Wave & CA Safety

Explore the new Wavegarden pool, Jordy Smith's massive Durban wave, and California lifeguard safety alerts.

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Maui Windsurfers Dominate Fiji & Wavegarden's Desert Wave Pool Redefines Surfing Tech Stories

Maui Windsurfers Dominate Fiji & Wavegarden's Desert Wave Pool Redefines Surfing Tech

Maui's Bernd Roediger clinches Fiji Surf Pro gold with aerial flair, while Wavegarden's new desert wave pool offers 60+ wave types. Surfers and photographers unite for competition magic and tech innovation.

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Bangladesh Surfers Shine at Asian Games & Maui Windsurfers Dominate Fiji Pro Stories

Bangladesh Surfers Shine at Asian Games & Maui Windsurfers Dominate Fiji Pro

Explore inspiring tales of Bangladeshi athletes overcoming stigma at the Asian Games and Maui windsurfers' triumph at Fiji's Cloudbreak. Perfect for surfers and photographers seeking stories of passion and skill.

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Desert Waves, Lake Vibes & Safety Alerts: 2026 Summer Guide Stories

Desert Waves, Lake Vibes & Safety Alerts: 2026 Summer Guide

From a desert wave pool to Oregon lakes, plus safety tips for California surf—your ultimate 2026 summer surf and photo guide.

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Maui Surfers Shine, New US Wave Pool, CA Beach Safety Stories

Maui Surfers Shine, New US Wave Pool, CA Beach Safety

From Maui’s Fiji Surf Pro victory to a fresh US wave pool, plus California beach safety updates—everything you need in one surf roundup.

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