Olympic Skier Daron Rahlves Surfs Kelly Slater's Wave Pool with Jamie O'Brien (Clip)
Professional skier Daron Rahlves seems to do it all.
According to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, the Olympic skier is the "most accomplished American downhill racer of all time." He holds seven national titles, 12 World Cup victories, and is the 2001 Super G world champ.
Now we know the multi-sport athlete can surf—and get barreled—too. He just rendezvoused at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch with Jamie O'Brien, WSL world champ Caroline Marks, and the Red Bull crew.
The clip above shows regular foot Rahlves getting some nice rights at Slater's wave pool. He pulls in, gets barreled, and claims it at the end—twice.
It's understandable though—double claim for a double barrel wave.
Rahlves and his wife, Michelle, also celebrated their 20th wedding anniverasary during the high-end surf session. We're wondering if Mrs. Rahlves surfed too.
Rahlves captioned his post:
"Michelle and I celebrating our 20th Anniversary barrel hunting! Grateful for the invite from Florian to join @whoisjob ‘s @destinationredbull experience.
"Michelle and I are so thankful for the opportunity and appreciate the tips from Jamie, surf coaches + water safety on ski.
"My highlights were stacking up from watching JOB get nasty deep barrels to so many others getting shacked, my first exit out of a tube, meeting and hanging with so many exceptional people in the group, meeting #worldchampion @wsl@caroline_markss but most of all what took the top spot was my wife getting amazing waves and getting in the pocket under a wall of water! Love you babe! #happy20thanniversary"
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