Meagan Ethell
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About
Professional wakeboarder known for winning several national titles, being a seven-time world champion, being Wakeboarding Magazine's Female Rider of the Year for six years in a row, and for being a face for female wakeboarders and female athletics equality.
Before Fame
She first discovered wakeboarding when she was 8 years old while visiting her grandparents at Paw Paw Lake in Michigan. She originally focused on gymnastics as her main sport but by 12 years old she had dedicated herself solely to wakeboarding. She began her professional wakeboarding career in 2012 when she was 15 years old after winning several events.
Trivia
She is sponsored by Moxie Pro, Red Bull, and Liquid Force. She considers herself talented at cooking. She also enjoys yoga and snowboarding. She loves cats and is a cat owner.
Family Life
She was born and raised in Channahon, Illinois. Her family spent a lot of time near lakes and encouraged her passion for spending time in and on the water.
Associated With
She cites Carissa Moore, Jamie Anderson, and Lindsey Vonn as three female athletes who are very inspiring for her own athletic career.