TEAM CANADA AT THE 2024 IWWF CABLE WAKEBOARD & WAKESKATE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Photo Credit: @wasuwat29
Team Canada made an impact at the 2024 IWWF Cable Wakeboard & Wakeskate World Championships in Paris, France, with six riders proudly representing the maple leaf on the world stage. The World Championships were held from September 16-22, 2024 at Le Kable in Paris, FR.
Canadian athletes competing included:
- Kelsey Chiappa in Open Women’s Wakeboard
- Riley Dillon in Open Men’s Wakeboard
- Connor Gilbert in Jr. Men’s Wakeboard
- Mickey Henry in Open Men’s Wakeskate
- Jordan Sullivan in Open Men’s Wakeskate
- Dary Znebel in Open Men’s Wakeboard
Each rider advanced through the qualification rounds to the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), where only one competitor from each grouping could secure a spot in the finals.
Jordan Sullivan was the standout for Canada, punching his ticket to the Open Men’s Wakeskate Finals through the LCQ. In the finals, Jordan earned a bronze medal and a spot on the podium!
Team Canada had a solid showing at the World Championships, with every athlete progressing through the qualifiers to the LCQ, and Jordan’s podium finish capping off a successful week in Paris.
For the complete results from the event, CLICK HERE.
To rewatch the event, visit IWWF’s YouTube Channel, HERE.
2023 WSWC MALE WAKE PARK RIDER OF THE YEAR
WSWC is thrilled to announce Riley Dillon as the 2023 WSWC Wake Canada Male Wake Park Rider of the Year! Congratulations, Riley, on a stellar season!
In 2023, Riley experienced a breakthrough in his career, marking his debut on the European tour, and securing podium finishes in exclusive invite-only competitions. Starting strong with a win at the indoor event during the boat show season, he transitioned seamlessly into completing his segment for the Outhouse End of the Roll movie, clinching his ender trick along with several others just in time.
Throughout the summer, Riley competed in around a dozen contests, notably clinching the Nationals title, securing 3rd place at Bretzels in France, and landing 5th at RedBull Wake Duel. Amidst the excitement of the season, Riley made a bold move in his career, parting ways with Ronix Wakeboards to pursue his own path.
With determination and skill, he embarked on filming “Free Agent”, a project that showcased his solo journey in the wakeboarding world. And to top it all off, he premiered his hard work at Market Brewery in late December, wrapping up an unforgettable year.
Riley, your achievements have been nothing short of remarkable, and we can’t wait to see what 2024 holds for you! Keep inspiring!