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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Anna Wheeler to Represent Canada at 2026 IWWF World U17 Waterski Championships
March 26, 2026 – Thornhill, ON — Anna Wheeler will represent Canada at the 2026 IWWF World U17 Waterski Championships, taking place April 1-5, 2026, in Córdoba, Argentina. She will compete in the Slalom and Trick events and contribute to Canada’s Team Overall standings.
The Championships will be held at Lago Ahumada Nautical Stadium and will feature more than 110 athletes from over 18 countries competing in slalom, trick, and jump. Following familiarization on March 30-31, competition begins April 1.
Wheeler, 15, brings nine years of competitive experience into her first World Championships. A four-time National Champion in slalom, she has also represented Canada at two Pan American Championships. Her current personal bests include 1 buoy at 12.00m (35 off) in slalom and 1,280 points in trick.
She is one of six athletes selected to compete for Canada in the Team Overall event, where combined scores across all three disciplines determine the overall team standings.
Wheeler’s introduction to water skiing began at an early age, influenced by her family’s deep connection to the sport. “My grandfather and grandmother on my dad’s side were Canadian and world level water skiers, which sparked the interest within my family,” she said. “I started skiing on my small lake at my cottage with my family at the age of two and started competing at around six or seven years old.”
Some of her favourite moments in the sport come from time spent on the water close to home. “I think some of my favourite water ski related memories are skiing at sunset in the middle of the summer or on cold mornings in mid-October at my cottage,” she shared.
Heading into the event, Wheeler is focused on making the most of the opportunity. “Some of my goals are to put as much effort in as I can and do my absolute best. I’d love all the hard work I’ve put in to pay off. Also, I’d love to meet new people and make great memories.”
At the U17 Worlds, she is looking forward to both competition and connection. “I’m looking forward to having hard work pay off, I’m looking forward to spending good time with the team and to making new friends and great memories.”
Outside of water skiing, Wheeler competes in downhill ski racing during the winter, specializing in Ski Cross.
For more information, including event details, start lists, and results, visit:
Event Website: https://ahumadaesquinautico.com/
IWWF Event Page: https://iwwf.sport/world-title-events/u17worlds2026/
Start Lists & Results: https://www.iwwfed-ea.org/classic/26IWWF02/
Media Assets/Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12QdBU0-Hnz_WK6DUHTztNe4GFrin4UZq?usp=sharing