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Dallas Friday, Professional Wakeboarder

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Dallas Friday, Professional Female Wakeboarder, Pro wakeboarding tour circuit

Dallas Friday - Professional Female Wakeboarder

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Birthdate and Birthplace:


Dallas Jacqueline Friday was born September 6, 1986, in Orlando, Florida.

Height and Weight:


Height: 5'2"
Weight: 100 pounds

Early Days:


Dallas was a gymnastics competitor for five years and got burned out on the sport. In 1999 her brother introduced her to wakeboarding and from that point on she was finished with gymnastics. She began competing on the tour in April 2000 at age 13.

How She Got Her Name:


Her father grew up in the small town of Dallas, North Carolina. That's where the name Dallas comes from.

Sponsors:


O'Brien, Malibu Boats, Oakley, Orlando Watersports Complex, FOX Riders Co., Infinity, Performance Ski & Surf, Otown Watersports.

Recent Winnings and Honors:


During 2003-2005 Dallas placed first in every competition she entered with the exception of two tournaments. That's 32 first place finishes. Pretty impressive.

Championships:


Dallas reigns at the top of the rankings and is a champion in the X-Games, Gravity Games, Masters, America's Cup, Vans Triple Crown, Pro Tour, Malibu Open, World Cup, Wakestock, U.S. Open, and more.

More on Dallas Friday:


Dallas is "The Winningest Female Wakeboarder in Wakeboarder History" as quoted by ESPN. The ESPY Awards recognizes outstanding individual and team achievements and memorable performances in the world of sports during the previous year. Dallas captured the Best Female Action Sports Athlete of the year in 2004.

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