How Peruvian Star Lucca Mesinas Fell in Love with Surfing | Unleash the New

June 8, 2021 | 0 minutes, 50 seconds read

 

Following his parents’ footsteps, Lucca Mesinas fell in love with surfing at a young age thanks to long sessions in the water with family and friends. With a surprising competitive streak, Lucca has now qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Games, where surfing will make its Olympic debut.

About Unleash the New

The Olympic Channel’s new original series ‘Unleash the New’ features five athletes who, even without a roadmap, found their calling in new Olympic and Paralympic sports. Watch how they discovered their start and how you can too.

The athletes featured include Shauna Coxsey, Lucca Mesinas, Jordyn Barratt, Saadi Abbas, and Juan-Diego Garcia.

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