Australian Olympic Judge Sent Home From Tahiti
Overnight, the sole Australian judge on the Olympics judging panel got an unwanted early mark from the Paris Olympics.
Ben Lowe was sent packing from the Games after a picture of him was posted to Instagram with Ethan Ewing and Australia's coach Bede Durbidge in Tahiti.
The image was captioned "these three Straddie boys doing their stuff at the Olympics" - all three come from North Stradbroke Island.
The post prompted the International Surfing Association to act.
"It is inappropriate for a judge to be interacting in this manner with an athlete and their team," an ISA statement read.
"This decision is not related to this judge’s performance here at the Olympic Games."
Lowe, an experienced WSL judge, has been stood down in accordance with the ISA's code of conduct and the International Olympic Committee's code of ethics, according to the ISA.
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Setting a lowe bar for professionalism....
Obviously an opportunity for a photo shoot for a group of likeminded surfers coming from the same area sharing this "one off life Experience". I'm pretty sure He was of the ISA's code of conduct
FFS. What kind of world have we created ?
These days if you’re going to fart, you have to let others know either.
1. Will it stink or
2. It won’t stink.
Life was way better without mobile phones. I hate the fucking things.
We all coped fine before they were invented, or is it a miracle we’ve survived without them, I think I know the answer. AW
Re: phones, rarely a truer world had been said
Funny thing about phones. From the time Alexander Graham Bell invented the phone until the first mobile phone was invented the only thing that changed was the way you dialled a number. From the time the first mobile phone was invented the only thing that has changed is pretty much everything.
I would imagine it almost impossible NOT to interact with the competitors at Chopes. I dont think the place is that big.
Competitors are stuck on a cruise ship aren't they?
yeh, the Aranui 5:
https://www.reuters.com/sports/olympics/surfing-olympic-surfers-score-wi...
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/surfers-enjoy-1st-floating-olympic-vil...
usually 230 people, 100 rooms, for a 12 day cruise = between 5 -10k (USD) per person.
sounds like 20 competitors currently on it, with a lonely island luxe vibe, not the fun hype that maybe caity, etc. would have enjoyed... half hour drive from the aranui5 to chopes.. would officials etc. be on the same boat too... I assume just athletes, maybe coaches..?
Sounds like an overpriced Mentawis trip just in Tahiti.
Sure, but maybe don't take the pic and if you do, don't post it on Instagram.
People and Social media. If you dont post it, it never happened.
Please explain...
I’ll never understand it, Gowsa. Because I don’t care to.
Insta strikes again!
Agreed! I think it's just stupid to post it. And for anyone that's saying 'just a couple of mates from the same place being proud' etc, what would you think if you saw Medina or Toledo getting a photo with a Brazilian judge looking all chummy? Whilst still in the contest. It would stink a little
Lowe was always a wanker around Coolum. Some thing never change.
That's surprising, his brothers were always really easy going and highly regarded and their dad is a full legend.
Yeah find that surprising. He was a super chilled, mellow character in any of my interactions with him over the years.
Bad blood from when Ben fingered Sheepy’s ex-girlfriend in the wee hours one morning long ago??
Jokes Sheepy, just jokes :)
It’s not like Sheepy gets things wrong every now and then though…
Jokes sheepy, just jokes bro..
@AndyM
Yep, I grew up knowing this family for years and they are all super-chilled genuine people. Ben's dad is one of the old legends from the island and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.
I'm just perplexed as to why someone posted the photo as I'm sure whoever posted it knew it would cause a shit storm.
my mate grew up with him on straddie , reckons he's a good fella ,
peoples perceptions hey
That photo is taken off a dock, not the cruise ship.
That's the person I asked at trestles last year
Who was going to win the event.
For the article , I asked most people I said hello to or recognized who was going to win the event?
Its a disgrace and he should be sent home for having a loud shirt that does not match the other 2 surfers.
What a fucking joke.
A good professional judge should do their job without favouritism and I am sure he does, although would be smart to wait for the comp to finish before posting.
I was expecting to read about a wild night out caught by the officials.
That's unfortunate for Ben as he is most likely an honest judge. Unfortunately, a basic rule is to be professional but also appear professional. Can we imagine a soccer referee posting photos of hugging the athletes before a match in the World Cup?
"But it’s ok for a bloke to beat up a woman"
Swellnet facebook post....
Argh yeah okay good point mate.
Poor women quit only 46 second's into the fight too :(
Get fucked. what next dont share your enthusiasm for the sport of surfing because its sold out to cooperate scum.
Actually I dont give two fucks
How long until people dig up photos of every other judge with surfers in the contest?
Bit harsh it seems.... Had he signed a code of conduct that was clearly broken?
Big deal, shouldn't post that, dur, but they're all straight up guys and surfing professionals, no favor asked no favor given, they'll just fly back to straddy together, get shacked at main then hit the pub, rinse and repeat
Actually, hit the Bowls Club
Few beers at pub first... Hard to beat that view!
You're right AMc, can't go past that view, pub's gone a bit upmarket though, better value down at the bowlo, and the barman is a deadset legend
Hope to be back there soon!
If something fishy is going on then Ethan might want to ask for his money back….he didn’t make it through.
I'm not saying there was any real bias but Ethan lost his heat well after this story broke.
Are OK didn’t no that.
All good for men to fight women in Olympic boxing though.
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that is just bullshit! Direct your "olympic' energies into solving the the performance enhancing drugs debacle and inequities!
Yes! finally at last some scandal is this otherwise bland beige kind of sport that surfing's become.
Funny not funny in this age of unaccountability when you see an org like the ISA adhere to higher standards than our politicians/government/public institutions/corporations ever do.
Say what you want.
Its a rookie error.
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Pedro Scoobie
(Full Admission on Pay Back for Judge Lowe > low scoring Medina outta the 2020 Japan Olympics)
Knowing that Lowe standing next to Ethan may surf against Medina in Olympic SF.
https://dukesurf.com/pedro-scooby-un-juez-no-puede-estar-con-los-atletas...
Q: Why does the Photo perfectly frame Coach / Olympian / Judge + Tower of Power + Comp Ski.
* Was this set up by the media savy photographer as a Honey Trap?
* Who is the mystery Aussie Surf Community Group that posted it...
* Why and how did it get posted on the Oz Coach's Instagram Story
* It was said that Bede re-posted it from mystery source...but no verification that he did.
* If not Bede then who accesses an Oz Coach's Insta,
* If it has a 24 hrs / auto delete then how did Brazil pick up on this on a lay day!
Pedro's complaint was that Surfer / Judge can't meet on a Comp Day? (They didn't?)
Then Pedro waters this down & he says they shouldn't meet the day before a Comp (They never did?)
Well...maybe it was 2 &1/2 days or 3 days before a comp...
So what is IOC to do then...well they have no choice but to send ALL judges home?
Pause :
Friday evening : All surfers / Coaches / Judges shouted drinks & kissed @ Opening Ceremony!
Sun Morning : Same Judges & Surfers were in each others pockets in the Comp!
The Photo
Mon Lunch 29th July (Comp Postponed > Let's presume that's the earliest most likely Hook up Date?)
Mon arvo > All Tuesday > All Wednesday > Into Thursday morning before a Comp restart.
All were Lay Days Period (No Comp Period) Note Photo would've vanished by Tues Arvo
Still Whole Lay day & Still no comp?
Noting this No Comp period was twice as long isolating period from ALL other Judge/surfer interaction.
ALL other Athlete/Judge/Coaches hot dates within One day/night of Comp Action! (Correct!)
Thursday morning 1st Aug ( Comp resumes ) 2 & 1/2 days in isolation from Photo snap to restart!
This Judge was removed for partnering a surfer 2 and a half days before a Comp restart.
Then every Judge that partnered kissed, groped, bedded a surfer on Friday night is twice as guilty!
All Judges & Surfers are twice as guilty of fraternizing with Judges & likely bedded them!
That's not the end of it...
This judge was stood down prior to supposed partner in Crime Athlete Competed in a comp heat.
This Disqualification on his mate Judge would have guilt tripped Ethan into throwing Olympics for team sake!.
Did Ethan feel guilty for Irunadjis and boycott his 2nd wave by feeling too guilty to progress.
Knowing Brazilians were gonna target him next > for associating with Judge? Blowing all medal hopes!
Brazilians : Jack beats Medina but > (Bombshell > We know Ethan threw his heat coz we busted his Judge!)
"We motion Jack's SF be ruled invalid coz Ethan clearly threw his heat...(Glad to be beaten by Jack!)
Still not done....
Qld 2023 (Crew's nominated #1 Olympic Surfing Venue! North Straddie!) OMG! Are they for real!
Like isn't that where them Unsportsmanlike Cheats hail from...them swellnet dudes are pure evil!
North Straddie is the home of them Team Irukandji Cheats...(Qldurrz are Unsportsmanlike people!)
Brazil : "Everyone must Boycott #1 Cheats Brisbane's Surfing Olympic Venue!"
What hope of Qld hosting 2032 Surfing in the home of Olympic Surfing Cheats HQ.
Pretty dumb post . This is the Olympics not the Stradbroke Island boardriders (pocket pissers) contest.
If it was Medina and his mates dad judging everyone would be calling it out too
Irrelevant now but a lesson there
tbb's above comment
Refers to Straddie as the crew's go to 2032 Olympic Comp Venue > not a pocket pissers comp!
The notorious Venue that World associates with unsportsmanlike Olympic Surfers / Coaches / Judges!
That's wot we Qldurrz are referring to...the fuckin' massive backwash wiping out Olympic surfing bid!
#1 Olympic Ideal is it must be a fit & proper Venue...not some Irukandji Cheats Hang!
As the telly keeps saying...these lads wear the Oz shirt & can't dishonour it...by conspiring to cheat!
Not saying that the Straddie Boys need to apologize to Qldurrz / Olympic organizers...but many would!
Here's Qldurr' tbb's hang up on why they may not need to apologize at all?
27th July 2024 Teahupoo hosts surfing opening ceremony celebration
https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1147100/teahupoo-host-surfing-op...
"The Athletes and Officials" were greeted with Traditional Tahitian Singing before joining the Parade.
https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-tahiti-surf-venue-celebrates-ope...
https://www.wfxg.com/sports/national/singing-ceremonies-and-straw-hats-o...
This Official Games News clearly reports Athletes & Officials hanging together thru the ceremony!
Sure the fuck don't sound illegal to mix in...they emphasize it's bloody well mandated to mingle!
If it's Ok for every "Surfer and Official" to mingle on Friday night with a comp on Sun morning!
Fernando : "We envisage a Saturday morning Start" > Ok! Fine ...Sat Morning then.
Translation : 'Can Sleep with the Judge but put some pick me up in his coffee!'
It's all above board & No Judge goes home...one giant love in up until the Comp Hooter!
Yet when any Surfer & official mingle on Monday Arvo with a comp start on Thursday morning!
That crosses the line (Taboo > Godz Wrath!) The Judge has gotta go home?
So what the fuck just happened as it's been a designated Official Comp check point zone a week back!
With Official Athlete Warm Ups the Works...why would this comp' mandate flip to mean opposite!
Yet all clearly see Oz breach is a much longer separation of time between interaction < > Comp start time?
Which affords more variance to chance and having less direct impact on outcomes...well durr!
IOC report that they sleep with judges the night before but not days or weeks before!
Not ever heard anyone ever agree to that ever...in all of tbb's 60+ years!
In fact tbb was taught the opposite > that all here know to be true!
Reckon all Competitors, Officials & Organizers would agree that IOC has got it arse about!
eg: Interacting closer to the buzzer clearly shows more intent than the 2-3 days delay that cops a ban!
Try walkin' across a race track days out & yer fine > closing in on Big day...No Chance...(Correct!)
Woulda thought that was obvious to all...apparently not to these Godz that can & do walk on water!
By making up shit as they as they go to remodel their own agenda!
2 brazil judges and 1 brazil head judge
0 australian judges
totally fair
Team Brazil still salty after the first go around where they took gold ..........
It's a memory for the three.
Interesting he is from straddle then coolum
That's where gabby's old nemesis is from
Julian Wilson.
Many tight match ups together.......
Wonder how you'd feel if it was Medina and a Brazilian Judge?
What if the world champ is in bed with the head judge? Surfing shady past come back to haunt ......
ISA have a word for it...[ Meritocracy ]
Firstly may recall WSL never tagged CS/QS ranked Pros with that dinky lil' Olympic Medal.
Reason being CS/QS/Juniors are not even meant to Qualify (Correct!) Not even mentioned!
They'd be like...way way down behind Universal choice > Seeded in No mans heats > 7/8/9th preference.
Sure they eventually picked up on that...as tbb & hopefully others scalded these elites!
[ Meritocracy ] Meaning an elite French Connection / Latin Quarter that reward their in-house ruling class Gold Stars.
re: Silicone Valley Geeks'n'Freaks that award themselves upgrades
Correct! Sounds totally Meritorious apart from the fact...Your Kidz are locked out!
Q: Why did ISA switch to Prioritize WSG as their Olympic Ideal
A : Meritocracy
Non Meritorious : WSG 1964-1982 > 3 Aust / 2 USA / 2 Americas / 1 France / 1 SA
Elite Meritocracy : WSG 1982-2024 > 14 Americas / 5 Le Latin-Euro / 4 USA / 3 Japan / 1 SA / 0 Aust.
Here's how Meritocracy Plays Out
First dump the #1 Olympic Oz Judge replace him with our 3rd Amigo Luli
Reward Groups of Latin Quarter Elites most able to mount a Team in our Latino Gold Star Slop.
This in itself pads their Elite Class Limos to bump off Ideal Olympic Plague of Fluffy Ducks
All Extra 3rd Surfers will naturally be awarded to Americas M Brazil + W Brazil > M Japan > W USA
All say Aye!
Now to award Gold Stars to our Meritorious poor distant cuz French Connection
Men Seeds Mauritius-France #2/3/4 + Our Greedy Brazil Bros just get the #1 Seed (Ok!) All say Aye!
Yes! Very well Fernando > Peru can have #5 seed (That rounds out the Top 5)
Fernando : "Houston we have a Problem..."
Foamie Tony will appoint Supa Sal' some woke IOC role...in case Sally wins WSG for 100th time! Cool!
All gone Boss...#1 Supa Sal won't be a problem...she can't qualify even if she wins! All good with that!
Women's Olympic Seeds Brazil #2 / France #3 / Spain #4 + (Wot about Me...Yes Fernando > Peru #5)
Does that sound more Meritorious ... Everyone Happy with that rort...then Lock in yer Votes
Our Latin Quarter is lighting up Bing! Bing! Bing! > French Connection Le Bingy! Ding! Dingy!
Hooter Starts...
Fark! Hey Boss Lilu! How do ya press that over inflated past expiry date French WOTD Score!
FFS ...Must I rort this Shitshow already...There! Is that Meritorious enough for ya...(Fark! Gulp!)
Aussie Judge is shakin'..."Wot! Who said you could speak! Yer not even an official ISA / IOC rorter!"
QF : Like why we still got 2 Aussies in our Ideal Meritorious Olympic Medal Hunt...FFS!
Like can't they knock each other out or some shit...Can't we sharpen Jack's Fins or somethin'
Like this Boss...have one of them take down that Anti Brazzo Oz Judge...take the sting outta their tail!
Can we drum up some whinging Brazzo Conspiracy Theorist to cry foul...Think so Boss...Just do it!
We can also likely prove that the Viral Irukandji threw his heat...that should disqualify Oz QF result!
Foamie Tony is Frothin'...Wotz the hold up Lilu...waitin' on Fernando to rubber stamp it!
So where is self meritorious Surf God Fernando...
https://www.facebook.com/ISAsurfing/videos/first-official-visit-for-the-...
&t=28sThink tbb is the only Conspiracy Nutter...bloody well wish that huh! ...(Laugh! OMG! So funny!)
Sorry! But their own IOC jock beat tbb to it...he reckons it stinks...
Totally stoked to give last word to Evan ISA 2015-2021.
"Ultimately, I reckon that the outcome of the Event will be affected by the this Seeding Change. I look at a Surfer like Kauli, the Teahupoo Local and Expert, who is now the #3 Seed and I can't help to ponder his chances to win Gold. He'll have a relatively easier runway to warm up in his early heats to ultimately tee off against Gabz etc...There hasn't been much talk about the Olympic seeding. Actually, there's been so little chatter that I Wonder if all the surfers were aware of what was on the line when they were competing at the WSG!"
(Can read more here)...Salute ISA dude Evan...dead set legend!
https://www.theinertia.com/surf/surfers-anglers-piers-who-wins/
Bonus {POSTCARD} From Tahiti...
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/392538/french-polynesia...
US Prez bans all Chinese < Tahiti > Chile ~ Oz Pac NBN hook ups!
WSL Larry : That Ideal Universal IOC Imperial Tahiti Surf Safari looks nice! Free ya say? Cool!
&t=4sWSL GOD Larry demands Tahiti surrender their Ideal Jewel of the Pacific
Can pull Live Olympic Plug in 54321 (No! No!) Tahiti surrender our Land Rights to Google Nation.
https://www.tntv.pf/tntvnews/polynesie/societe/le-cesec-dit-oui-a-la-pos...
Ideal IOC Aukus bypass fully sanctioned...
Larry : Backdooring ai China in 54321.
Behold Le Tower of Power
Obrigado
What a joke this world is becoming, maybe we do just need another great war to clean it up some. You can have an Olympics opening ceremony with a bunch of queers mocking Christians and even allow a faggots testicle to hang out for children to witness and men allowed to beat up women in females boxing but you can't have a photo taken of you with your bros. Respect is earnt and a privilege not simply just a given and I'm losing respect for just about everyone and everything these last few years due to laziness, arrogance and entitlement. Anyone whom retains and stands up for and sticks to
ol school morals I salute you.
Says a lot that you didn't complain about the dutch child rapist who is competing in your little diatribe.
Also, the Algerian boxer is not a man. This has been so clearly disproven at this point.
Is this you?
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/sports/man-whose-brain-has-been-fucked-b...
2024 Wotz New! Magnifique Enhanced Olympic Games
Ideal Star date is Day 13 Enhancement #15
Mass GOF Vax has now destroyed human Brain Function & Hypnotized the Entire Human Race.
Outside of this forum the world joyfully celebrate the greatest blatant Corruption in Sport History!
Last man standing...and even his Olympic sized protest falls on deaf ears.
tbb shares the World's greatest ever #1swellnet exclusive! Worthy of a Gold Medal.
VIP Crew Roars!...with Laughter that is...let's just humour the enchanted one!
Firstly to acknowledge that Cheating claims have been directed at Chinese / Canadians
Convictions / Intersex Boxing Ban (vs) Synchronized Swimming male ban goes another round.
+ This video shares mostly controversy more so than allegations of out right cheating
Trying to establish that the world does seem to care about cheating but are mostly blind to it!
Perhaps cheating is now so obvious and often that sports fans prefer to ignore it!
Here's a current exclusive list of blatant Olympic cheating going under the radar...
Perhaps just two on this list might have been called into question albeit a wrist slap & a shrug!
Part 1 (Village Idiots)
# Olympic Bed Bugs > Cardboard Bed Wifi Mattress toppers send Bio signals to bed lamps
Sleep Metrics - Records rival Athletes Temp / body movement / Position / Activities (Sitting)
Yes! IOC knows which Athlete is heating up & which Gold Medalist od'd on Pax for a Gold Medal!
# No Aircon in Athletes Rooms = Enables wifi read of each Athletes Bed Temp (eg: Covid Fever!)
IOC knows which Athletes have Covid / Flu + Which Athlete is not Isolating! (breaches of protocol)
# No Curtains > Security cams triangulate Activities / Lights / Time < > Smart Beds (Breaches!)
Sleep deprivation clearly advantages Team France & Wealthy Team USA VIP Hotel Jocks!
# In-house Team PCR affords independent unscrutinised diagnosis for Untested Drug Combos
There is no IOC Panel Authorizing [+] AV drug combos > only self policed [+] Isolating protocol
Olympians are openly sharing restricted > off limits highly dangerous Covid Drug Cocktails.
# More Paris 2024 Oz Olympic Team test [+] than entire Tokyo / French Olympic [+] Athletes
Many are coached to compete for medals while being infected with Covid + others withdraw!
WHO Warning to Athletes Global Covid is up to 20x higher > Increase Vax (No mention of AVs)
# Untested Drug Combos > Pfizer Paxlovid was Lab tested & approved for Unvaxed seniors risk!
Team Doctors now prescribe EUA Pax' to boost healthy Young Athletic reboot performances.
Correct! To promote extra Energy / Muscle Strength / Oxygen / Brain / Vision / Heart function!
Do not mix Paxlovid + Do not prescribe to fertile Youth > AV's kill fertilisation process...well durr!
Lock in a Gold + yer 3 headed Skater Grom wins Gold Silver Bronze at 2032 Olympics! So Cool!
# After taking Paxlovid several Oz athletes go undefeated to win medals with Gold level displays.
$1300 EUA PBS drug is mean't to save high risk senior patients not amass Oz gromz medals.
Oz camp's blatant exploitation and Promo of #1 Doping Drug is both unsportsmanlike and vile!
# French know if Aussies are Hot Wiring their PCR Pax Scripts because they have Temp readouts!
Aussies likewise know French are onto them...Very reason why Aussies verified 44 [+] Cases.
Got Covid outbreak > Dope out on Pax...still not as sick as IOC Covert Pervert Athlete Village.
# Buses (No Aircon!) Closed Windows = Bus seats also have Bio Micro Weave + wifi signals!
IOC knows which Bus & which seat and also won the bet on which Star Athlete is burning up.
If ya open the windows...Bio Metrics get fouled thru-out the bus! Hard to ID the [+] Case! (Check!)
# (60% Vegan Diet) Depriving Olympic Village Athletes of Protein -Meat/Chicken/Eggs/Dairy
+ Stalled protein queues affords Team France + Wealthy Teams a clear performance advantage!
Part 2 (Aquadian Rhythms)
# Shallow Pop up Pool without Wake levelling gutters...rebounds wake further to peak centrally.
Wash now culminates at central pool to slow fastest central lane Oz / US Champion Swimmers.
France : That's my kinda Olympic Pop Out Wavepool...Go for it! Wipeout your Team as well...Cool!
# US banned Chinese Pacific Cabling > IOC Chinese Media > mandates Teahupoo Tower Cabling.
Google just colonized Tahiti for 70 year cable / land bank override on eve of Surf Comp 54321
As in...Private Google Nation can now back door Chinese Cloud Banks across the Pacific.
So now ya know what Teahupoo Tower of Power is & what power it yields!
# French Corps / Tahiti Cable sponsor French Coach/Surfers/Judges Tower > IT Team Watches
French Team always wear Tech watches when competing within their Sponsor's Tower Range!
France seed & Hot Wire Surf Comp site just like Olympic Village > Any WOTD flavour Combo
# IOC/ISA adopt new WSG seeding resulting in 1> 5 m/w French / Latin ISA Top Medal chances
eg : IOC #1 Le Foamie Tony / ISA #1 Peru Fernando / Judge #1 Brazil Luli (Check!) No Aussies Ok!
# IOC/ISA retire Oz Head Surfing Judge.
+ Ban another Oz Judge for fraternizing with Athlete 3 days out from comp instead of usual 1 day!
IOC slot new Latin Head & Judges to stoke up 5 French/Latin Judges (See feature Article!)
# Wealthy Nations scoff Mystery Anti E Coli Drugs one month before River Seine Swim Event.
Chased down with post swim antibiotics. Athletes getting sick of these ungamely Games Cocktails
Which Magnates buy Olympic Slaves & what price do they bid.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-07/paris-olympic-games-medals-paymen...
2024 Sportmanship died & Olympics Flame finally died...Vive la France
2025 Officially rebranded Enhanced Games...Viva Las Vegas
https://enhanced.org/