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Featured guest: Rich Pierce, a highly respected International Surfing Association (ISA) and Head Olympic judge, returns to the Olympic stage for the 2024 Tahiti Games. The veteran judge, who played a role in surfing's historic Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, shared his story and insights into the world of professional sports judging in Episode 17 of the Ameritocracy podcast.
Topics explored in this episode:
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The process of selecting judges for the Olympics
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Competitor qualifications
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The dangerous conditions and unique challenges of surfing Teahupo’o
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Wave quality and how it impacts the surfer’s score
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Impact of the Olympics on the surfing industry
Ameritocracy™ is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.
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