All respective National Winners have now arrived in Hossegor on France’s southwest coast, ready to compete for the coveted International Champion title.
“We’re so excited to bring the world’s best groms to Hossegor for this year’s International Final, a region famous for its world-class beach breaks and consistent swells,” said James Taylor, Rip Curl’s General Manager of Marketing.
“We’ve scoured the globe to find our finalists, and the level of surfing from this next generation is truly mind-blowing. GromSearch has long been a launching pad for World Champions, Olympians, and Championship Tour athletes, and we can’t wait to see who comes out on top this year.”
The event features 16 competitors, eight female and eight male, representing Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Europe, Indonesia, the United States, South Africa, and more. Additionally, one male and one female wildcard are joining the field, selected from the 10-day virtual #GromSearchOnline competition.
