This is a historic event in the world of surfing which took place this Tuesday in Nazaré in Portugal. Praia do Norte beach hosted the first big wave competition in tow and by team: the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge. Ten teams, including two French, have taken on the biggest waves in the world, so huge that surfers must be towed by jet skis for their safety.
Frenchwoman Justine Dupont and American Kai Lenny won the event in the men's and women's categories. A great performance on the impressive waves of the Portuguese spot of Nazaré. The participants enjoyed surfing waves more than 20 meters high, despite some fears.
Congratulations @kai_lenny & @lucaschumbo, Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge pres. by Jogos Santa Casa Team Champions !! @ Wslbigwavepic.twitter.com / Pez0JBO3k3
- World Surf League (@wsl) February 11, 2020During the competition, the Portuguese Alex Botelho was the victim of a spectacular accident: he was thrown from his partner's jet ski by two huge waves which struck him violently. Hit in the head during the shock, the surfer lost consciousness for two minutes, he was hospitalized in Lisbon, but his state of health is not worrying, according to local media.
Big Wave Surfer Alex Botelho was involved in a very serious incident during the Nazare Tow Surfing Challenge. He was rushed to the hospital and is currently stable and conscious. We are wishing Alex a full and speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/md0iY7usdC
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