Moore takes gold for US in women's Olympic surfing

Gold medallist Carissa Moore of the United States celebrates on the podium with silver medallist Bianca Buitendag of South Africa and bronze medallist Amuro Tsuzuki of Japan. Credit: Reuters Photo

American Carissa Moore took the gold medal in the Olympic women's surfing competition on Tuesday, beating South Africa's Bianca Buitendag in the final.

Japan's Amuro Tsuzuki earlier secured the bronze medal for the host nation.