Qualifying Continues for the Malibu Boats Tokyo Pro Presented by Rockstar
Lake Alfred, Fla. (August 21, 2015) – Earlier today in the Land of the Rising Sun, qualifying began for the Malibu Boats Tokyo Pro Presented by Rockstar. This innovative event hosted in the middle of Tokyo marks the second round of the Malibu Evolution Pro Series. With qualifying under way for this elite Wakeboard World Series competition, 16 men advanced to the quarterfinals while six women punched their ticket to the semifinals all behind the Malibu Wakesetter 22 MXZ in Tokyo Bay.
“Returning to Japan for a competition has been great,” said WWA President Shannon Starling. “We have an incredible field of athletes entered in the event including more than 30 Japanese riders competing with the world’s best.”
With great conditions in Tokyo Bay, and 24 professional men entered in the qualifying round of the event, the competition was fierce on the water. It was a family affair for Malibu Pro Team riders Raph and Oli Derome who both won their heats, with Raph posting a 91.67, the highest score of the day. In each of the eight heats, the top two riders advanced to Saturday’s quarterfinals.
“The conditions were nearly perfect today, which allowed for some great runs by everyone in the field,” said Raph Derome “The passion and the excitement of the fans, and just competing right in the middle of Tokyo is so exciting. I had some extra adrenaline pumping through me before my run, and the wake from the Malibu Wakesetter 22 MXZ provided me with a chance to post a big score.”
In the Pro Women’s division, the six heat winners from the field of 20 riders all earned a spot in Saturday’s semifinals with Larisa Morales just edging Melissa Marquardt for the best run of the day. Japanese riders, Yuzuki and Rumi Matsuura gave the local fans something to cheer about as they both advanced.
Be sure to look for highlight videos from each day of competition as on Saturday the Men will compete in quarterfinal action with the Women’s semifinals also taking place. Sunday will showcase the Men’s semifinals and finals along with the Women’s final.
As the organizer and sanctioning body of the Malibu Tokyo Pro Presented by Rockstar Energy, the World Wakeboard Association would like to thank all our partners who make this event possible, including Malibu Boats, Rockstar Energy Drink, FLAX , Billabong, Ronix, and CWB.
Results
Malibu Boats Tokyo Pro Presented by Rockstar Energy
Miami Watersports Complex – Tokyo, Japan
Friday, August 21, 2015
Quarter Finals Heat #: 01
1 Matsuura, Rumi JPN 76.67
2 A, Rein JPN 70.00
3 SAE, . JPN 56.67
4 Hayashi, Nagisa JPN 36.67
Quarter Finals Heat #: 02
1 Yuzuki, . JPN 86.33
2 Urakami, Tomomi JPN 68.33
3 Asari, Miho JPN 53.33
4 Maekawa, Yukari JPN 43.33
Quarter Finals Heat #: 03
1 Delgoffe, Abby USA 75.00
2 Chan, Mi JPN 69.00
3 Kitano, Ai JPN 56.67
Quarter Finals Heat #: 04
1 Wilson, Corrie USA 78.33
2 Oshima, Ami JPN 73.33
3 Tachiiwa, Sachika JPN 51.67
Quarter Finals Heat #:05
1 Morales, Larisa MEX 88.33
2 Tateiwa, Akina JPN 73.67
3 Asai, Ai JPN 66.67
Quarter Finals Heat #:06
1 Marquardt, Melissa USA 86.67
2 Morii, Ayuko JPN 73.33
3 Toshiko, . JPN 56.67
Qualifying Round Heat #: 01
1 Homsey, Pierce USA 85.00
2 Langley, Jefferson USA 80.00
3 Takaiwa, Matt JPN DQ
Qualifying Round Heat #: 02
1 Derome, Raph CDN 91.67
2 Shuler, Gus USA 71.67
3 Yonosuke, . JPN 66.67
Qualifying Round Heat #: 03
1 Yasui, Toshiki JPN 86.67
2 Shuler, Gunnar USA 50.00
3 Kaba, . JPN DQ
Qualifying Round Heat #: 04
1 Derome, Oli CDN 87.00
2 Nari, . JPN 76.67
3 Tocihigi, Yoshihiro JPN 64.33
Qualifying Round Heat #: 05
1 Twelker, Josh USA 88.33
2 Yuu, . JPN 81.67
3 Akio, . JPN 50.00
Qualifying Round Heat #: 06
1 Siegele, Parker AUS 89.33
2 Shutaro, . JPN 70.00
3 Toyoshima, Kouki JPN 61.67
Qualifying Round Heat #: 07
1 Pierce, Stephen USA 83.33
2 Asada, Isei JPN 70.00
3 Segawa, Toshiya JPN 55.00
Qualifying Round Heat #: 08
1 Aoki, Hiromichi JPN 83.33
2 Noguchi, Shinnosuke JPN 76.00
3 Adam, Damien MRI DQ
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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.
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