Extreme athlete Andy Lewis, known for his 2012 Super Bowl performance with Madonna, died in a BASE jumping accident in Utah. He was among two fatalities at Mineral Bottom, a remote area near the Utah-Colorado border. Lewis also excelled in slacklining and owned a BASE jumping business.
Lison Mage, an experienced kitesurfer, narrowly escaped paralysis after a kite dragged her into trees, resulting in severe injuries. Experts emphasize safety protocols and experience in mitigating risks in the sport.
Jessi Rebel's connection to Wiradjuri ancestry and Sea Country is celebrated through art and surfing at the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles in Djarrak/Bells Beach.
A marine animal attack on a photographer, likely a sea lion, disrupted the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event in Raglan. The "code red" safety protocol was activated, halting the competition before it resumed with Italo Ferreira and Carissa Moore winning their respective titles.
The Saudi Surfing Federation partners with Qiddiya's Aqua Arabia to develop surfing in the Kingdom, including the first artificial wave pool in Saudi Arabia, aiming to attract international athletes and boost marine sports.
Stephanie Gilmore says her Gold Coast victory has reaffirmed her belief she can match surfing's new wave of stars as she chases a ninth world title.
