2024 was a successful year for the young Polynesian. Second in the Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro in California, Kiara Goold is the youngest finalist in the history of this competition.
She also finished third at the Sunset Pro and ninth at the HIC Haleiwa Pro in Hawaii. Results which allowed her to climb to fourth place in the general ranking of Women’s QS for the 2024/2025 season.
« It’s been a very good year. By finishing fourth in the QS, I had a wild card for the Challenger’s Series. I am very happy », smiles the teenager who “ trained hard for competitions ». « I learned a lot during these events, especially in Florida », she adds.
For 2025, its preparation is intensive. Kiara is determined to improve further this year. “ I surf more. I work out a lot in the gym and I skate “, she said.
A former pro kite surfer, her father, Moehau, has followed her since her beginnings. Today, Kiara is 14 years old. His father continues to support him in his preparation and gives him advice.
-« EShe always had this motivation. She saw that surfing took her on a journey and I think she took a liking to it. As a result, she is much more motivated now by meeting new people, surfing new waves and seeing new countries. She is motivated “, he congratulates himself.
This year, Kiara aims to take first place in the QS rankings in the Tahiti/Hawaii region.
In June, she will also compete in the first stage of the Challenger’s series in Australia with the hope of soon joining Vahine Fierro on the Championship Tour, the world elite in the discipline. In the meantime, she is enjoying a little respite with family.
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