Speed, power and flow
When considering these elements, it is clear how crucial wave selection is in competitive surfing, which is why quality counts more than quantity.
Who are the Aussies competing?
Australia has an excellent chance of winning a medal in women s surfing, with Stephanie Gilmore and Sally Fitzgibbons flying the flag.
Gilmore is a seven-time world champion and currently sits fifth on the women s World Surf League (WSL) rankings.
Her compatriot Fitzgibbons is one of the in-form surfers competing in Tokyo, having won gold at last month s World Surfing Games in El Salvador.
Fitzgibbons is third on the WSL rankings.
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