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Filipino athlete strikes gold at wakeboarding tourney
Filipino athlete strikes gold at wakeboarding tourney
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Published Jan 29, 2025 05:49 PM PHT
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Filipino wakeboarding prodigy and Red Bull athlete Raph Trinidad. Handout photo.MANILA, Philippines – Filipino wakeboarding prodigy Raph Trinidad won a gold medal in the 2025 IWWF Asia and Oceania Cable Wakeboard and Wakeskate Championships held last January 24 to 26 at the Decawake Clark Cable Park in Angeles City, Pampanga.
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Trinidad, who is also a Red Bull athlete, competed in the Open Men’s category for the Wakeboarding event, scoring 81.67 to earn him a first-place victory.
Trinidad, who is also a Red Bull athlete, competed in the Open Men’s category for the Wakeboarding event, scoring 81.67 to earn him a first-place victory.
Bringing together the top wakeboarders from Asia and Oceania, the event marked the final qualifier for The World Games (TWG) 2025, which will be held in August in Chengdu, China.
Bringing together the top wakeboarders from Asia and Oceania, the event marked the final qualifier for The World Games (TWG) 2025, which will be held in August in Chengdu, China.
Trinidad delivered a flawless and exhilarating run that earned him top marks from the judges. With his top spot finish, Trinidad bested international wakeboarders such as Kyrgyzstan’s Stanislav Fidelsky, Thailand’s Luke Atirat Carrick and Benjamin Phechyuenyong, as well as Australia’s Zac Falzon and Lachlan “Locky” Fort.
Trinidad delivered a flawless and exhilarating run that earned him top marks from the judges. With his top spot finish, Trinidad bested international wakeboarders such as Kyrgyzstan’s Stanislav Fidelsky, Thailand’s Luke Atirat Carrick and Benjamin Phechyuenyong, as well as Australia’s Zac Falzon and Lachlan “Locky” Fort.
As the champion of the Open Men’s category for Wakeboarding, the 23-year-old wakeboarding prodigy from Liloan has secured his spot in the prestigious sporting event.
As the champion of the Open Men’s category for Wakeboarding, the 23-year-old wakeboarding prodigy from Liloan has secured his spot in the prestigious sporting event.
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“Winning an international competition in my home park feels like a dream,” said Trinidad. “Being surrounded by those who have supported me from the start made it even more special. It was an honor to represent my country, and the incredible support pushed me to give my best. I’m proud to bring this victory home.
“Winning an international competition in my home park feels like a dream,” said Trinidad. “Being surrounded by those who have supported me from the start made it even more special. It was an honor to represent my country, and the incredible support pushed me to give my best. I’m proud to bring this victory home.
His latest victory adds to Trinidad’s already impressive track record, which includes a podium finish at last year’s IWWF World Cable Wakeboard and Wakeskate Championships at Le Kable, Choisy le Roi in Paris.
His latest victory adds to Trinidad’s already impressive track record, which includes a podium finish at last year’s IWWF World Cable Wakeboard and Wakeskate Championships at Le Kable, Choisy le Roi in Paris.
As he heads to The World Games 2025, Trinidad said: “I will push myself even harder because there is still so much work to do in wakeboarding and it’s only the start. Rest assured, you will see a version of me that is more motivated and ready to do my best for the Philippines.”
As he heads to The World Games 2025, Trinidad said: “I will push myself even harder because there is still so much work to do in wakeboarding and it’s only the start. Rest assured, you will see a version of me that is more motivated and ready to do my best for the Philippines.”
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