Qualifying for the ‘CT as a teenager, 2018 Rookie of the Year and 2023 World Champion Caroline Marks was raised on the same stretch of sandbars as Floridian champions like Lisa Andersen, Kelly Slater, CJ and Damien Hobgood, Cory and Shea Lopez, Frida Zamba, etc.
With her powerful, technically perfect approach, and humbling backhand, Caroline has made a conscious effort to spend quality time at Teahupo'o the last few years, learning the reef's unique qualities and moods while gleaning knowledge off one of the most stylish veteran goofyfoots to compete there on the ‘CT over the last twenty years, her longtime coach and confidante Luke Egan.
After winning the 2023 SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro last year, Caroline will be surfing her second Olympic Games at Teahupo'o with as much confidence as any female in the draw.