Hawaii Waves Big Enough For Extreme Competition
When the waves promised to reach 50 feet, the world's most fearless big wave riders got the word: "The Eddie" is on. The spontaneous, invitation-only contest at Hawaii's famed North Shore occurs as rarely as the big waves do. The contest is named for legendary surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau, who disappeared on an ocean rescue. Tuesday's gigantic waves were the biggest to hit Hawaii in 40 years. The winner: Greg Long of San Clemente, Calif.
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Y: The Eddie is on. The spontaneous contest at Oahu's north shore occurs as rarely as the biggest waves do. It's named for the legendary surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau, who disappeared on an ocean rescue. Yesterday, the gigantic waves were the biggest to hit Hawaii in 40 years. And the Eddie winner? Greg Long. It's MORNING EDITION.
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