WBWS Pro Men and Women Suit Up for Qualifying at the 2015 WWA Supra World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy
Lake Alfred, Fla. (September 18 2015) – After awarding 16 Amateur World Championships yesterday, the pro men and women from the WWA Wakeboard World Series (WBWS) got behind the Supra SE550 today to compete for a top qualifying spot at the WWA Supra World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy.
Riders and their Families continued to enjoy Castelo do Bode Lake from its crystal clear water to the beautiful rolling mountains that surround it along with seeing the world’s best wakeboarders compete with such a beautiful backdrop. The Men’s Professional division was stacked with talented riders from around the globe itching for that top spot into the Semi-Finals. Shota Tezuka of Japan took the first heat win, while rookie and Supra Team rider Cory Teunissen took the second heat win with ease. USA’s Tony Caroll won heat three and Australia’s Tony Iacconi grabbed the heat four win, advancing them all into the next round where they will meet the top six riders in the WBWS standings, who are all prequalified for semi-finals.
“I’m stoked to have won my heat with how stacked the competition is here,” said Teunissen. “I felt very comfortable and relaxed riding behind the Supra SE550. The wake on the SE550 is unmatchable to any in the industry, which makes it so much fun to ride behind.”
In Heat one of the Jr. Pro Division Semi-Finals, Lewy Watt took the win followed by USA’s Robby Holihan and Tyler Higham. In heat two it was Nic Rapa in dominating fashion taking the win and advancing to the finals, along with Elliot Digney and Joey Bartley.
The pro women put on a great show with Nicola Butter, Meagan Ethell and Dallas Friday all winning their heats and advancing to the finals along with Raimi Merritt, Tarah Mikacich and Supra Team rider Taylor McCullough.
Semi-Finalist winner Andres Araya of Spain took home another win, being crowned World Champion in the Masters (30-39) division, while in the Adaptive division, Jesse Deemer rode his way to a World Championship as well.
With the competition level rising for the weekend, the pro men and women World Championships will be anyone’s for the taking, as four pro riders will be crowned “World Champion” tomorrow and will be celebrating at the MTV lake party that will wrap up the weekend.
Results
2015 WWA Supra Wakeboard World Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy – Ferreira Do Zezere, Portugal
Friday, September 18, 2015
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FINALS Adaptive Standing
Men’s 1 (19-24)
Masters (30-39)
QUARTER FINALS Top three advance to next round. Men’s Professional – Heat # 01
Men’s Professional – Heat # 02
Men’s Professional – Heat # 03
Men’s Professional – Heat # 04
SEMI-FINALS Professional Wakeskate Top four advance to next round.
Women’s Professional – Heat # 01 Top two advance to next round.
Women’s Professional – Heat # 02 Top two advance to next round.
Women’s Professional – Heat # 03 Top two advance to next round.
Jr. Pro Men’s – Heat # 01 Top three advance to next round.
Jr. Pro Men’s – Heat # 02 Top three advance to next round.
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About the WBWS The Wakeboard World Series will offer the largest payout the sport has seen in its 26-year history with a total of $425,000 to be handed out to the men and women throughout the series. This increase is just one of many avenues that the WWA have stepped up to further legitimize wakeboarding along with an increased focus on attracting media, sponsors, and consumers. This year’s Wakeboard World Series is the largest World Series in recent years, making it the only true global wakeboard series. The 2015 Wakeboard World Series will travel to four rounds within the United States as well as Mexico, Brazil, Canada, a return to Japan, and for the first time, the WWA World Championships will be held in Portugal. About the WWA The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sports sanctioning. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the primary source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com |
