The Tau'a Rapa Nui is a challenging triathlon held in Rapa Nui that celebrates local ancestral traditions. The event starts with competitors rafting towards shore in an event called Vaka Ama. Following the rafting, competitors like Tumaheke Durán Veri Veri run with a 44-pound bundle of bananas (Aka Venga), and conclude with a bodyboard paddle race (Natación con Pora).
Durán Veri Veri, leading the competition, crafts his rafts by hand and skillfully completes all stages, ultimately crossing the finish line first, maintaining his lead throughout the event.