PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (May 23, 2025) – The world’s best up-and-coming junior three-event and wakeboard athletes delivered a glimpse into the future of what the next generation has to offer at the 32nd Nautique Junior Masters presented by GM Marine. History was made when Junior Men's skier Tim Wild from Germany stole the spotlight by becoming the first Junior Men's athlete to win all four titles, setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend at Callaway Gardens.
With perfect conditions on Robin Lake, the day began with the record-setting Ski Nautique pulling Alexia Abelson (USA) to victory in Junior Women’s Trick with a score of 7,730 points. Tim Wild (GER) took first place in Junior Men’s Trick with 8,750 points.
In Junior Women’s Slalom, Cristhiana De Osma (PER) skied 5 @ 38 off to tie the course record and take the win! Taking his second title of the day, Tim Wild (GER) put on another incredible performance, claiming victory in Junior Men's Slalom with 4.5 @ 38 off.
Maise Jacobsen (DNK) jumped 143ft to take the top spot on the podium in Junior Women’s Jump. Tim Wild (GER) secured his third title of the day soaring 177ft in Junior Men's Jump behind the Ski Nautique!
As the final scores were tallied, Alexia Abelson (USA) was crowned the Junior Women’s Masters Overall Champion with 2,491.8 points. Sweeping the Junior Men’s field in all three events for the first time in history, Tim Wild (GER) claimed his fourth title of the day, the Junior Men’s Masters Overall Championship with 3,000 points!
The Super Air Nautique G23 threw crisp, clean wakes, setting the stage for the Junior Wakeboard divisions. Demi Micallef (AUS) put two amazing passes together to take the top spot on the podium in Junior Women’s Wakeboard with a score of 80 in the final round. The Junior Men’s Wakeboard division saw an exciting final with Mattia Del Fiandra (ITA) stomping a double indy tantum wildcard trick to take the win with a final score of 86.33.
“The Nautique Junior Masters athletes delivered incredible performances on the opening day of the 65th Masters,” said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “We’re committed providing opportunities for the next generation of Masters Champions to showcase their hard work, dedication, and talent.”
Please visit masterswaterski.com for the Junior Masters final standings and to watch the 65th Nautique Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament live on Saturday May 24th.
An invitation to compete in the Nautique Masters is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline - only the world's most elite athletes compete at the Masters. This tournament is sanctioned by IWWF/USA Water Ski and WWA.
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Nautique is celebrating its 100th anniversary of delivering excellence in the marine industry. A subsidiary of Correct Craft, Nautique has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Delivering the very best waterski, wakeboard and wakesurf boats on the market, Nautique continues to drive progression with their award-winning technology and dedication to building the highest-quality boats imaginable. New technology, performance innovations and attention to detail are the cornerstones of what makes the Nautique brand the industry leader. Through the Nautique Cares initiative, employees and athletes dedicate themselves to not only making a difference on the water, but to extend their support to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com
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