In a significant move, Japan has selected Australian-born surfer Connor O'Leary, who grew up in Cronulla, for a bonus spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics surfing competition at Teahupo'o. O'Leary, who officially switched his allegiance to Japan last year, the country of his mother's birth, is set to represent Japan.
CORRECTION: Australian-born surfer Connor O'Leary said he had been selected for the Japan team for the #Paris2024 Olympics, after switching his allegiance to the country of his mother's birth last year. We are deleting a post with an incorrect headline https://t.co/9ht4ZfytsF
Surfer Connor O'Leary grew up in Cronulla, but when he takes to his board in Teahupo'o for the Paris Olympics, he will be representing Japan, his mother's native country. https://t.co/l4Z7L6IXyH
Australian-born surfer Connor O'Leary said he had been selected for the Japan team for the #Paris2024 Olympics, after officially switching his allegiance to the country of his mother's birth last year https://t.co/kooupObwQC
Surfing-Japan picks Aussie-born O'Connor for bonus Olympics spot https://t.co/mnuFfsP8VI https://t.co/rPfC1e9UpK
Japan picks Australian-born Connor O’Leary for bonus 2024 Olympics surfing spot https://t.co/cmuPfty10B
HC Simon Amor and Japan Sevens look back on their performance at the HSBC Sevens Challenger in Montevideo 🏆 We’re counting on your support for #Paris2024! 🙌 #Japan7s | #HSBC7sChallenger https://t.co/To6BUVOHF2