A five-time Argentinian surf champion, Matt Passeri, was set to go for another win, when suddenly he dove into the waves with an unexpected partner.

He chose to give up a chance for further glory. Instead, he offered Nicolas Gallegos, a man who had been dreaming of surfing since becoming paraplegic at age 18, the ride of a lifetime.

Nicolas longed to be a professional surfer, until an accident left him paralyzed. But on this day, he rode the waves with a man who thought it more important to fulfill someone else’s dream.

Passeri forfeited his place in the competition, but called it “the greatest victory” of his career.

(WATCH the video above by Reef) Story tip from Lynn Krumland

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