Tokyo Olympics: U.S. may call upon 49-year-old Kelly Slater in surfing

LEMOORE, Calif. — An overheated day in the Central Valley found the greatest surfer in history walking barefoot around a sprawling facility that manufactures a perfectly sculpted wave. Kelly Slater, 49, was in his element at the Jeep Surf Ranch Pro, the last competition before the Summer Games in Japan. An unexpected turn of events has led to the possibility that the 11-time world champion will enter a new arena next month in Tokyo, a twist that could draw more attention to an outdoor adventure sport making an Olympic debut. Slater is on standby after injuries to America’s two qualifiers this ...