Gold Coast, Australia (September 30, 2024) – The Gold Coast Marine Stadium was a buzz with excitement as the 2024 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by GM Marine, concluded on a high note. Spectators lined the shore to witness some of the most breathtaking performances in wakeboarding history as athletes battled it out for a coveted WWA World title.
Flegel’s Foil Dominance
Noah Flegel continued his reign in professional foil, securing the top spot in both divisions, further cementing his status as a force to be reckoned with in the sport.
Jr. Pro Women’s Podium
Italy’s Giulia Castelli showcased remarkable skill, combining spins and technical tricks to claim the Jr. Pro Women’s title. Ashley Kazmer (USA) and Charlotte Matlejan (Australia) followed, securing second and third place, respectively
Italian Jr. Pro Men’s Victory
Federico dal Lago’s impressive and well-rounded performance earned him the Jr. Pro Men’s title, with fellow Italian Mattia del Fiandra and Noah Bollard of Australiataking second and third.
Women’s Pro: Ethell’s 8th World Title
The women’s professional category saw fierce competition. Meagan Ethell (USA) demonstrated unwavering strength throughout the weekend, clinching her 8th WWA World title. Eugenia de Armas (Argentina) celebrated her first World Championships podium finish, followed by Chloe Mills (Australia) in third place.
Men’s Pro: Rapa’s Double Up Triumph
The Men’s Professional category was a nail-biting spectacle. Cory Teunissen landed impressive tricks but fell short on his double backroll off the double up, earning third place. Thomas Herman wowed the crowd yet again with the first-ever Double KGB off the double up in a traditional contest pass. Ultimately, Nic Rapa, the top seed, sealed the deal with a phenomenal run including a double tantrum, back-to-back 900s, and a double half cab roll off the double up, securing his World title.
2024 WWA Wakeboard World Series & Nautique Wake Series Champions
The event marked the conclusion of the 2024 WWA Wakeboard World Series and Nautique Wake Series races. Nic Rapa claimed the men’s title with a massive 75 point lead, while Zahra Kell claimed the women’s title for the second year in a row.
The 2024 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships yet again showcased the pinnacle of wakeboarding talent and delivered an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans alike.
About Nautique Boat Company:
Nautique is celebrating its 99th anniversary of delivering excellence in the marine industry. A subsidiary of Correct Craft, Nautique has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Delivering the very best waterski, wakeboard and wakesurf boats on the market, Nautique continues to drive progression with their award-winning technology and dedication to building the highest-quality boats imaginable. New technology, performance innovations and attention to detail are the cornerstones of what makes the Nautique brand the industry leader. Through the Nautique Cares initiative, employees and athletes dedicate themselves to not only making a difference on the water, but to extend their support to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com
About The WWA:
Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of wakesports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 15,500 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. 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. For more information on the World Wake Association, check out thewwa.com