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Rathy, Friday Win World
Championships – Overall Crowns
Orlando, Fla. — Fans packed shores of the Orlando Watersports
Complex in Orlando, Fla. today for the final rounds of action at the
2009 ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra.
In the Pro Women’s division, Orlando’s own Dallas Friday made a
splash on her hometown waters today, winning her first world title
since 2006 – her fourth of her career. England’s Nicola Butler
finished in second place, while Aussie Amber Wing took third.
Canada’s Aaron Rathy edged out 15-year-old Australian rookie phenom
Harley Clifford 87.50 and 85.00 in today’s Pro Men’s division finals
to win his first world title. Clifford and former two-time world
champ Andrew Adkison rounded out the contest podium, respectively.
The 2009 Worlds served as the final event in both the King of Wake
and Queen of Wake series. With today’s wins, both Aaron Rathy and
Dallas Friday were launched to the top of the series overall point
standings, earning Rathy his first King of Wake crown and Friday her
first Queen of Wake crown. Both riders received a cash bonus and a
year worth of bragging rights.
During today’s contest, Shaun Murray claimed the ROCKSTAR Best Trick
Award for his massive Heelside 540 of off the U.S. Air Force kicker.
The Award is a $1,000 cash prize.
Defending world champ Reed Hansen of Groveland, Fla. faced off in a
fierce five-man final today in the Pro Wakeskate division to win his
third consecutive world title – the most any pro wakeskater has won
in the history of the sport. Stuart Shinn and Brandon Thomas rounded
out the podium.
In the Jr. Pro Men’s division, riders battled it out in a six-man
final for the world title. All six riders threw down some impressive
runs, but Aussie Mitch Langfield topped the competition to win his
first World Championship. Daniel Powers and Steel Lafferty rounded
out the contest podium, respectively.
For results, standings, photos, videos, athlete bios and more,
please visit www.allisports.com.
The Wakeboard World Championships is organized by World Sports &
Marketing of Orlando, Fla. The Worlds has the support of the
following sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Supra boats, Mona Vie,
the U.S. Air Force, Indmar, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid
Force, Gator Boards, Oakley, WWA, Ride the Wake, FUEL TV and
Allisports.com.
The World Wakeboard Association (WWA) is a rider formed organization
dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the
leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive
standards.
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Championships. Celebrating 30 years of excellence in the marine
industry, Supra pioneered rider-friendly boats that feature
innovative hull designs, adjustable wakes and versatile seating with
sleek and sexy styling.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 – FINAL RESULTS:
Pro Men – Final #1
1. Aaron Rathy CAN 87.50
2. Harley Clifford AUS 85.00
3. Andrew Adkison USA 84.50
4. Rusty Malinoski CAN 81.50
5. Danny Harf USA 61.50
Pro Women – Final #1
1. Dallas Friday USA 92.75
2. Nicola Butler GBR 91.00
3. Amber Wing AUS 74.25
4. Melissa Marquardt USA 72.00
5. Raimi Merritt USA 71.00
6. Meagan Ethell USA 50.00
Pro Wakeskate – Final #1
1. Reed Hansen USA 75.00
2. Stuart Shinn USA 66.67
3. Brandon Thomas USA 58.33
4. Brain Grubb USA 43.33
5. James Balzer CAN 33.33
Jr. Pro Men – Final #1
1. Mitch Langfield AUS 92.50
2. Daniel Powers USA 82.75
3. Steel Lafferty USA 81.25
4. Nick Galotifore USA 71.50
5. Bob Soven USA 63.50
6. Jacob Valdez USA 58.50
Pro Veterans – Final #1
1. Ricky Gonzalez USA 68.89
2. Glen Fletcher USA 63.33
3. Chad Reese USA 47.22
Women Wakeskate – Final #1
1. Jen GilanFarr USA 66.67
2. Michaela de Waern SWE 53.33
3. Bethany Henderson USA 40.00
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