Jeremy FLORES

Born in Réunion on April 27, 1988, Jérémy Florès discovered surfing at an early age on his island and then through his travels. At 18, he joined the Championship Tour (CT) and became the most successful French surfer of his generation, with two victories at the Pipeline Masters (2010, 2017), Billabong Pro Tahiti (2015), and Quiksilver Pro France (2019). He was also ISA World Champion in 2009 and won team gold in 2017 and 2021.

At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, he finished ninth in the first Olympic surfing competition, before announcing his retirement from the sport that same year.

In 2023, he publicly committed to raising awareness about athletes' mental health by appearing in the documentary Strong, aussi forts que fragiles (Prime Video). Having undergone surgery for a brain tumor in 2022, he shared his struggle and the subsequent recovery process.

Jérémy then made a successful transition to coaching. At Paris 2024 (Teahupo’o), as head coach of the French team, he guided Kauli Vaast to Olympic gold and Johanne Defay to bronze. In 2025, he once again led Les Bleus at the World Surfing Games (El Salvador), where France secured new podium finishes in both individual and team events, confirming his technical and human leadership.

His story takes on a personal dimension in Dos au Mur (Canal+ Docs, 2025), a documentary that traces his childhood, career, illness, and transition to a new career. A model of resilience and mentorship, Jérémy Florès embodies the transition from exceptional champion to leading coach for the next generation.