Dallas Friday posing with wakeboard

Dallas Friday

Warrior  |  #DallasFriday


Country

USA

Age

36

Hometown

Orlando, FL

Dallas Friday, according to ESPN, is the “winningest female wakeboarder in history.” Dallas’ trophy case includes the ESPN ESPY award for Best Female Action Sports Athlete, 4 X-Games Gold medalists, and numerous World Titles. Dallas was also a featured character in the video game Wakeboarding Unleashed and a cartoon character as herself in Disney’s popular show Kim Possible. Dallas began wakeboarding at thirteen years of age and began competing at a professional level in her first year of wakeboarding. In her rookie season she captured the prestigious Americas Cup title and silver at the 2000 X-Games where she was the youngest competitor at the event. In 2001, Dallas won the World Cup at age 15. At 14 years of age, Dallas captured the Gold at the ESPN X-Games and the NBC Gravity Games. Dallas also captured first place finishes in the 2001 Malibu Open, the first two Pro tour stops, the Vans Triple Crown Ford Ranger Pro, Cable Wakeboarding Nationals, and the X-cup. In the 2003-2004 season, Dallas won every pro event but one. In 2005 Dallas succeeded in accomplishing the three-peat in winning Gold at the X-Games. Dallas was awarded the “Born to Lead Award” by Cosmo Magazine in 2005. In 2006, Dallas won the World, Nationals, Masters and the Pro Tour Championships. Also in 2006 Dallas was awarded the coveted Arby’s Action Sports Award for Best Female Athlete. In 2007, Dallas dominated the overseas Wakeboarding World Cup events by remaining undefeated. In 2008/2009 season Dallas dominated the podium. Dallas won the coveted “Queen of Wake” Title in 2009, as well as the World Title after an amazing year. In 2009, Dallas placed 1st in the World Games in Taiwan. And 2nd in the China World Cup. In 2009, Dallas was named “Top 25 Celebrities” in Central Florida and also “Best Name” by Orlando Weekly Magazine. Dallas was voted ten years in a row the fan favorite in Wakeboarding Magazines readers poll. In 2010 Dallas suffered severe injuries that required 2 years of rehab causing her to miss the 2011 season. In 2012 Dallas returned to the sport she loved. Dallas won the 2013 World Championships.  In 2014 Dallas won the Malibu Cancun Pro, Wakestock Canada and WakeFest Tennessee. In 2015 Dallas saw podium at every event, winning the Australian Moomba Masters, Wakefest, and The Tokyo Pro. She also was voted #1 by the fans in Wakeboarding Magazine readers poll and Wakeworld riders poll. In 2015 Dallas posed for the ESPN Body Issue representing the sport of Wakeboarding. Dallas credits all her success to her Lord Jesus Christ and her greatest accomplishment in her life is her children. Dallas Sponsors include Ronix, Centurion Boats and Performance Ski and Surf. She loves riding behind her favorite boat the Centurion Ri230!


Dallas's Sponsors

Centurion Boats , Ronix Wakeboards, Performance Ski And Surf.