Hanna Straltsova and Joel Poland named IWWF Waterskiers of the Year
Joel Poland and Hanna Straltsova were named the IWWF male & female waterskiers of 2024.
The IWWF is pleased to announce the 2024 IWWF Male & Female Skiers & Riders of the Year, selected by their respective sports disciplines’ councils.
Images: Camaro/Johnny Hayward
2024 IWWF Female Water Skier of the Year: Hanna Straltsova
Jump is her best event, but she is also an excellent Overall skier and has been very consistent throughout the season. In 2024 she has won every Jump event she has entered.
World Ranking Details:
- Slalom: 17th Place
- Tricks: 7th Place
- Jump: 1st Place
- Overall: 1st Place
- Waterski Pro Tour Leaderboard Jump: 1st Place
Images: BWSW/Johnny Hayward
2023 IWWF Male Water Skier of the Year: Joel Poland (Great Britain)
World and European Overall Record Holder: Record set three times during the 2024 season.
World Ranking Details:
- Slalom: 12th Place
- Tricks: 6th Place
- Jump: 2nd Place
- Overall: 1st Place
Waterski Pro Tour Leaderboard:
- Slalom: 13th Place
- Tricks: 6th Place
- Jump: 1st Place
Europe Ranking Details:
- Slalom: 5th Place
- Tricks: 2nd Place
- Jump: 1st Place
- Overall: 1st Place
2024 IWWF Skiers & Riders of the Year
Discipline | Female | Male |
---|---|---|
Barefoot | Ashleigh Groen – Australia | Ben Groen – New Zealand |
Disabled Ski | Elisha Nelson – USA | Craig Timm – USA |
Cable Ski | Alina Bühl – Austria | Erwin Zawadzki – Poland |
Cable Wakeboard | Julia Rick – Germany | Max Milde – Germany |
Racing | No Nomination | No Nomination |
Show Ski | Grace Petzold – USA | Charlie Newlands – Canada |
Wakeboard Boat | Eugenia De Armas – Argentina | Nic Rapa – Australia |
Wakesurf | Dawnee Kanjanapas – Hong Kong | Jett Lambert – USA |
Waterski | Hanna Straltsova | Joel Poland – Great Britain |
Please click here to learn more about them. Congratulations!
From this list of outstanding skiers & riders, the 2024 IWWF Male & Female Athletes of the Year, selected by the IWWF Executive Board, will be announced in a week’s time.