KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN [July 24, 2009]—Pro wakeboarder Raimi Merritt won her heat Wednesday at the 2009 World Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and became the second woman ever to land an S-bend in competition. The 16-year-old from Lantana, Florida, will advance to the finals on Saturday, where she’ll compete against Dallas Friday and other female riders for the gold medal.
Merritt and Friday were the only two women wakeboarders selected to represent the United Sates at the 2009 World Games. Selections were based on overall world rankings and availability. The World Games is held every for years and showcases sports not contested in the Olympics.
Following the World Games, Merritt will compete at the Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Reno, Nevada, August 14-16, and then the WWA World Championships in Orlando, Florida, August 27-30.
Merritt trains in Orlando, Florida, with her coach, Mike Ferraro. She is sponsored by Mastercraft, Hyperlite, MonaVie, and R3 Global. For more information about Merritt, visit: www.raimimerritt.com.
For more information about the World Games, visit: http://www.worldgames2009.tw
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