Top 20 Wakeboarding Champions of All Time

Wakeboarding has seen numerous athletes who have significantly influenced the sport. Here’s a curated list of 20 male and 20 female wakeboarders renowned for their contributions and achievements:

Male Wakeboarders:

1. Parks Bonifay – A pioneer in the sport, known for his innovative tricks and contributions to wakeboarding’s popularity.
2. Harley Clifford – Multiple-time World Champion, recognized for his technical skills and consistency.
3. Raph Derome – Celebrated for his fluid style and versatility across different wakeboarding disciplines.
4. Danny Harf – A dominant figure in the early 2000s, known for his progressive riding and video parts.
5. Darin Shapiro – A trailblazer in the sport, credited with introducing many new tricks and techniques.
6. Aaron Rathy – Renowned for his smooth style and technical prowess, especially in cable wakeboarding.
7. Shane Bonifay – A versatile rider known for his creativity and contributions to wakeboarding culture.
8. Randall Harris – Recognized for his big air and aggressive riding style.
9. Shaun Murray – A consistent performer with numerous podium finishes in major competitions.
10. Mark Kenney – A respected figure in the wakeboarding community, known for his technical skills.
11. Keith Lyman – Known for his big air and smooth style, making him a fan favorite.
12. Dean Smith – A consistent performer with a strong presence in competitions.
13. Guenther Oka – A rising star known for his innovative tricks and versatility.
14. Nic Rapa – An Australian rider celebrated for his technical skills and consistency.
15. Felix Georgii – A German wakeboarder known for his creative approach and technical tricks.
16. Daniel Grant – A versatile rider excelling in both wakeboarding and wakeskating.
17. Tom Fooshee – A consistent performer with numerous podium finishes in major competitions.
18. Brian Grubb – A pioneer in wakeskating and a versatile rider known for his creativity.
19. Trevor Hansen – Known for his big air and smooth style, making him a fan favorite.
20. Jeff McKee – A consistent performer with a strong presence in competitions.

Female Wakeboarders:

1. Meagan Ethell – A leading figure in women’s wakeboarding, known for her technical skills and advocacy for equality in the sport.
2. Dallas Friday – A multiple-time World Champion, recognized for her aggressive riding style and numerous accolades.
3. Nicola Butler – Known for her smooth style and contributions to the progression of women’s wakeboarding.
4. Tarah Mikacich – A pioneer in women’s wakeboarding, known for her technical skills and contributions to the sport.
5. Amber Wing – An Australian rider celebrated for her big air and smooth style.
6. Carla Schouten – A consistent performer with numerous podium finishes in major competitions.
7. Tarah Gieger – Known for her aggressive riding style and contributions to the progression of women’s wakeboarding.
8. Megan Martin – A versatile rider known for her creativity and contributions to wakeboarding culture.
9. Megan Ethell – A leading figure in women’s wakeboarding, known for her technical skills and advocacy for equality in the sport.
10. Emily Copeland Durham – A consistent performer with a strong presence in competitions.
11. Becca Gange – Known for her smooth style and contributions to the progression of women’s wakeboarding.
12. Ashley Vann – A versatile rider known for her creativity and contributions to wakeboarding culture.
13. Nicole Armstrong – A consistent performer with numerous podium finishes in major competitions.
14. Jodi Grassman – Known for her aggressive riding style and contributions to the progression of women’s wakeboarding.
15. Kaitlyn Farrington – A versatile rider known for her creativity and contributions to wakeboarding culture.
16. Megan Ethell – A leading figure in women’s wakeboarding, known for her technical skills and advocacy for equality in the sport.
17. Emily Copeland Durham – A consistent performer with a strong presence in competitions.
18. Becca Gange – Known for her smooth style and contributions to the progression of women’s wakeboarding.
19. Ashley Vann – A versatile rider known for her creativity and contributions to wakeboarding culture.
20. Nicole Armstrong – A consistent performer with numerous podium finishes in major competitions.

This list highlights some of the most influential wakeboarders who have shaped the sport through their skills, achievements, and contributions.