Hey World! Check out the article on me that was done by a local newspaper in my hometown, Elk Grove Citizen. New rankings just came out and I didn’t have a chance to update my bio before the article came out…I am now ranked 30th in the world…IWSF World Ranking List. Last year was a big year for me where … Read More
Moomba Masters Invite List Now Available
Hey World! The Moomba Masters Invite List is now available. Check it out below. I am looking forward to going to Australia to compete in this great event. I have been told that there isn’t another event like it. Looking forward to my first Moomba experience! Bring on the Yarra River!! Moomba Masters Event Info The Moomba Masters International Invitational … Read More
Chile Beach Trip to Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar
Hey World! The day before the prelims at worlds, my family, the Lorenz family, Harley Wallace (USA Team Manager) and Rob Rhyne (USA Team Coach) took a trip to the beach. I finally got around to putting a video together of where we went site seeing in two beautiful cities; Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar. They are along the coast … Read More
Highlight Video of University World Championships
Hey World! I finally finished a highlight video of the University World Championships. It was an amazing experience where I was honored to represent my country and I was able to meet so many people from around the world that share the same passion of skiing! All of these memories will last a lifetime. Hope you enjoy the video!
4 Day Road Trip to Southern Chile
Hey World! My plans have changed. I was supposed to come home on Monday the 16th but after being down here in warm weather for 10 days; I have decided to stay down here in Chile. I didn’t want to go back home and have to put a dry suit back on to ski. I will be training here for … Read More
Great Videos from 2012 Water Ski World University Championships
Opening Ceremony Awards Ceremony Event Highlight Videos Slalom Finals Crash of the Tournament
Chile Update – CRASH OF THE TOURNAMENT
Hey World, Tony Lightfoot from The Water Ski Broadcasting Company just came out with the CRASH OF THE TOURNAMENT. Best crash was mine. Tony says, “Brian Detrick’s Men’s Slalom final crash is one of the nastiest slalom crashes ever taken at this level of competition.” Not sure if that is a good or bad things haha Below is the video … Read More
Chile Update #7 – Last Day of Competition
Hey World! Today was the last day of competition for the 2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships. The only event today was the jump finals. Team USA had Lauren and Alex jumping on the female side and they were seeded 1 and 2. That is how they finished as well. Kate Adriaensen of Belgium finished 3rd. Alex won overall, … Read More
Chile Update #6 – Results from Day 3
Hey World! Here is a short video of the opening ceremony. Today was the finals for slalom and trick. I got a great night sleep and was ready for the finals. Unfortunately, it didn’t go as well as I hoped. I felt really good out there today. I think it was technically the best I have skied this winter. I … Read More
Chile Update #5 – Results from Day 2/Opening Ceremony Slide Show
Hey World! Another day of competition is complete. Today was jump and trick prelims. Team USA started off strong with Alex jumping 47.4m and Lauren jumping 48.9m. They finished 1st and 2nd with Kate Adriaensen of Belgium in 3rd. Men’s just went alright from our team. There were some huge jumps by Pipe Miranda, Alex Paradis,Emile Ritter and Kevin Melnuk. … Read More