# @instagram on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C328jJcR4_h
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11310084-instagram-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-02-27T17:00:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** instagram (@instagram) — https://gondola.cc/instagram

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“I love surfing — being in the ocean and having a connection with nature. It’s one of the most beautiful things in life.” —Pro surfer riowaida_ (Rio Waida) ⁣
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Rio grew up in a surfer’s paradise: Bali, Indonesia. “I feel like Indonesia has the most perfect waves in the world, period. Every wave I ride makes me happy. But I’m a very competitive guy, so that’s why I take surfing seriously.” ⁣
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Rio’s passion for surfing has taken him all the way to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics — and now he’s focused on qualifying for Paris 2024. “I want to become world champion and pick up a gold medal at the Olympics. That’s a very big mountain to climb, but everything is possible if you keep chasing and keep working hard.” ⁣
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riowaida_ is one of 24 young, unique, difference-makers and catalysts we love who is sparking the cultural zeitgeist. #24for24 🌊 ⁣
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Photos of riowaida_ by raw._clip and georgeswims

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