With 55 countries participating, the 2024 ISA World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico boasts a strong Pan American presence, with 116 athletes from 23 nations of the Americas surfing for the last 16 Paris 2024 Olympic Slots.
This includes established surfing powerhouses countries like Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru and USA, alongside rising stars from countries like El Salvador, Chile, and Ecuador.
The Pan American surfers aren’t just competing for individual medals.
Their performance also contributes to their national teams’ ranking, which determines the number of Olympic slots allocated, whichs adds a layer of camaraderie and collective responsibility, as each surfer carries the hopes of their entire nation.
Nations of the Americas in competition
- Argentina
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Uruguay
- United States
- Venezuela
- US Virgin Islands
Follow your favorite nation surfers:
Catch all the action live on ISASSurf.org, also the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app. Follow the hashtag #ISAWorlds on social media to stay updated on the latest results and highlights.
The 2024 ISA World Surfing Games promise an electrifying display of athleticism and national pride. With so much at stake, the Pan American surfers are sure to bring their A-game to the waves of Puerto Rico, making for an unforgettable competition.
All photos: ISA/Evans
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