ORLANDO, FL [May 21, 2009]-- Sixteen-year-old pro wakeboarder Raimi Merritt is set to compete this weekend at the 50 th Anniversary Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament. The prestigious, invitation-only event will be held May 22-24, in Callaway Gardens, Georgia.
Merritt, who was named “Rookie of the Year” last season, just entered her second year as a pro rider and has quickly become a serious contender for the podium. Last month, Merritt finished second at the Wake Games in Orlando, Florida--just one point behind Friday. At the World Cup stops in Qatar and Egypt last season, Merritt beat out Friday for two first place wins. Merritt is currently ranked number two behind Friday in the pro women’s Queen of Wake standings.
On May 29-31, Merritt will compete at the Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Ft. Worth, Texas. Then in July, she’ll compete at the WWA National Championships in Oklahoma City and the 2009 World Games in Kaoshiung, China, where she is only one of three wakeboarders selected to represent the Unites States.
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 Master Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament and to watch Merritt ride on the Masters’ live web cast visit: www.masterswaterski.com.
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