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Actual photo of Brazilian surf star floating in mid-air. You will not believe it!

Jul 30, 2024, 9:15 AM | Updated: 11:17 am

When you see the picture you think it is a deep fake. It is not! This guy is amazing!

Brazilian surf star Gabriel Medina made waves at the 2024 Summer Olympics with a record-breaking 9.90 score, but it’s a photo of him floating in mid-air that’s capturing attention.

The image, taken by photographer Jerome Brouillet, shows Medina pointing to the sky as his surfboard hovers behind him in Tahiti. Despite facing tough competition, Medina’s impressive performance has him favored to win gold.

The viral photo has garnered over 3 million likes on social media, with Brouillet describing the conditions as “perfect” for capturing the iconic moment. What an eye and talent!

Wow just wow!!

(Photo by Jerome BROUILLET / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP (Photo by JEROME BROUILLET/AFP via Getty Images)

 

 

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Actual photo of Brazilian surf star floating in mid-air. You will not believe it!