Competitive: The preview of the Pan American Games with Tao Rodríguez

“That feeling of winning an event is incredible,” says the Panamanian wonder boy who will play at home in Santa Catalina

April 20

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“That feeling of winning an event is incredible. Surfing, being in the water every day, is the best thing I can ask for,” says the Panamanian wonder boy who will play at home in the Pan American Games in Santa Catalina between May 21 and 30.

Considering that their greatest strength is that powerful backside attack in a fluid line, with Santa Catalina functioning, it will be dangerous.

Video: Human Cinema

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